Circumference Pure Balancing Botanical Face Oil
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingRibes nigrum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 12 moreGood evidence
“Pure Balancing Botanical Face Oil”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis 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).
Anti-agingLimnanthes alba seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreWeak evidence
“Minimizes fine lines and enhances elasticity. Balances oil/sebum production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“The result is Pure Balancing Botanical Face Oil, a supremely balanced, versatile oil that finely tunes your skin's oil balance, while smoothing out dry, uneven skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.8–7.1%
- 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 oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilOenothera biennis oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPerilla ocymoides seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed oilOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Tocopherol, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| CircumferencePure Balancing Botanical Face OilYOUR PRODUCT | marie veroniqueProtective Day Oil | de MamielSpring Facial Oil | Summer FridaysHeavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $76.20 | $95.00+$18.80 | $106.00+$29.80 | $52.68−$23.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Sitosterol | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Squalane |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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