BYOMA Hydrating Recovery Oil
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Sphingolipids + 12 moreStrong evidence
“Hydrating Recovery 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: ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Tanacetum annuum flower oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.8–7.3%
- 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 oilHippophae rhamnoides oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilDipropylene glycol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSqualane~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSphingolipids~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsHydroxyacetophenone~1.1–1.7%
Olea europaea fruit oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCeramide np~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTanacetum annuum flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Dipropylene glycol, Squalane, Sphingolipids, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ceramide np, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tanacetum annuum flower oil
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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.
| BYOMAHydrating Recovery OilYOUR PRODUCT | PureChimp100% Natural Face Cream | ExperimentBuffer Jelly | EveredenProtecting Baby Face Cream - No 1. Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 54% |
| Price | $11.97 | — | $31.99+$20.02 | $33.00+$21.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Linoleic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "BYOMA - Hydrating Recovery Oil" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, hippophae rhamnoides oil, sphingolipids, helianthus annuus seed oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.85%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "BYOMA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 13.99£ up to 109.00£ in the United Kingdom and at around 15.41$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseasesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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