BY TERRY

BY TERRY Liftessence Oil Elixir

Name: BY TERRY - Liftessence Oil Elixir
Brand: BY TERRY

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja oil + 8 more

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What the product description says

“Formulated with real rose extracts, Cellularose Liftessence Oil Elixir envelops skin in a silky-smooth layer of intense hydration.”

Source: Beautylish

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.5–2.3%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.15–0.55%

Rosa canina fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~5.8–8.6%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.8–2.7%

Propylheptyl caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.7–5.6%

Isopropyl isostearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~22–33%

Cocoglycerides· EmollientEffect: LowHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin~2.8–4.3%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.4–1%

Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.1%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.25%

Anti-aging

Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“'Lifting' and nurturing, it will leave even dry skin feeling replenished, soothed and youthful-looking.”

Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~2.8–4.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.8–2.8%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.

Rosa damascena leaf cell extract—High~0.85–1.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.

EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Rosa gallica flower extract—High~0.35–0.75%est.

Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Rosa alba flower extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.

Rosa canina flower extract—High~0.1–0.3%est.

Rosa hybrid flower extract—High~0.1–0.35%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~5.8–8.6%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.4–0.9%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin3/5~22–33%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.15–0.55%est.

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Isopropyl isostearate~22–33%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Rosa canina fruit oil~5.8–8.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Cetearyl isononanoate~4.9–7.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Propylheptyl caprylate~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cocoglycerides~2.8–4.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

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Parfum~1.8–2.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Geraniol~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena leaf cell extract~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Citronellol~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate

Eugenol~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Glyceryl stearate~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Rosa gallica flower extract~0.35–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Glyceryl oleate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Glycine soja oil~0.15–0.55%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Rosa alba flower extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rosa canina flower extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rosa hybrid flower extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Ingredient list view

Isopropyl isostearate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Cetearyl isononanoate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Cocoglycerides, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Geraniol, Rosa damascena leaf cell extract, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Eugenol, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Glyceryl oleate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citric acid, Glycine soja oil, Rosa alba flower extract, Rosa canina flower extract, Rosa hybrid flower extract