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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Restore your radiance with a luxurious yet lightweight antioxidant face oil made with fermented botanicals, sustainably sourced Ca Cay oil, proprietary extract, and proprietary vitamin C complex , a clean potent formulation that is dermatologically tested and approved to hydrate, firm, brighten, even skin tone, soften, smooth, and reduce fine lines & wrinkles. For all skin types. Gentle enough to use AM and PM.
caryodendron orinocense seed oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
helianthus annuus seed oil
6.7% -
10.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
persea gratissima oil
3.6% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Restore your radiance with a luxurious yet lightweight antioxidant face oil made with fermented botanicals, sustainably sourced Ca Cay oil, proprietary extract, and proprietary vitamin C complex , a clean potent formulation that is dermatologically tested and approved to hydrate, firm, brighten, even skin tone, soften, smooth, and reduce fine lines & wrinkles. For all skin types. Gentle enough to use AM and PM.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
tocopherol
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
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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squalane
26% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
helianthus annuus seed oil
6.7% -
10.1%
Irritation risk:
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Persea gratissima oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate, Pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil ferment extract filtrate, Tocopherol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Glycine soja oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus junos peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Bixa orellana seed oil, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Chemical characterization and antioxidant activity of Amazonian (Ecuador) Caryodendron orinocense Karst. and Bactris gasipaes Kunth seed oils