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CND Essentials Solar Oil Care Pen
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CND Essentials Solar Oil Care Pen

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 more
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What the product description says
“On the Go CND Essentials Solar Oil Care Pen professionally-used, conditioning formula for moisturizing and conditioning the nails.”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, oryza sativa bran 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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~26–39%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~8.8–13.2%
Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~4.7–7.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~8.8–13.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.5–2.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~26–39%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~8.8–13.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Oryza sativa bran oil~4.7–7.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Oryza sativa bran oil
Parfum~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate

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Amazon US0.05 GramsPrice as of 11/9 03:12 GMT
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Shared key ingredients—2 of 21 of 22 of 2
Key difference——Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  2. 2
    Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Valuelink.springer.com
CND Essentials Solar Oil Care Pen
CNDEssentials Solar Oil Care Pen
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