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MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 7 moreWorks well
“Plumps & hydrates dry, rough skin with Amazonian Cacay Oil.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Visibly improves skin firmness & elasticity. Fortifies the skin with Jojoba Oil.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient squalene might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishLinoleic acidNot delivered
“Description Deeply replenishes the skin without clogging pores.”
This product contains ingredients (linoleic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~8.3–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCaryodendron orinocense nut oil~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linoleic acid~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidJojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalene~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneTocopherol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhytosteryl macadamiate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiatePhytosterols~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsLinolenic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Linoleic acid, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Squalene, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Phytosterols, Linolenic acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Boost LabBio-Nourishing OilYOUR PRODUCT | ExperimentBuffer Jelly | Pacifica BeautyVegan Ceramide Facial Oil | Mother DirtMoisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | — | $31.99 | $26.45 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Phytosphingosine | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Boost Lab - Bio-Nourishing Oil" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (2.40% - 3.60%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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