CLEARSTEM Skincare GOLDENHOUR Watermelon Barrier Oil
Works for
MoisturizingTriheptanoin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“Powered by gentle and hydrating Watermelon Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C, GOLDENHOUR is deeply nourishing, hydrating, and protective for the skin barrier without clogging pores.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Anti-agingTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~1.1–1.6%, below the ~4% it needsUnder-dosed
“→ 78% saw an improvement in fine lines*”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateTriheptanoin~8.6–12.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinCitrullus lanatus seed oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.3–6.4%
- 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 oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilMethyl glucose dioleate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa moschata seed oil~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalane~1.8–2.7%
- 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 SqualaneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopherol~1–1.45%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.75%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilDimethyl heptenal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Triheptanoin, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Methyl glucose dioleate, Rosa moschata seed oil, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Dimethyl heptenal, Rosmarinus officinalis oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| CLEARSTEM SkincareGOLDENHOUR Watermelon Barrier OilYOUR PRODUCT | 100% PUREVitamin C Face Cream | RetrouvéVoyage Dynamic Nourishing Face Cream | SkinMedicaTNS Eye Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 42% |
| Price | $30.00 | $55.00+$25.00 | $135.00+$105.00 | $102.03+$72.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ethylhexyl Olivate | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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