PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Our rich, nourishing night oil deeply hydrates and repairs damaged skin cells while balancing the skin’s natural oil production.
squalene
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
cucurbita pepo seed oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
rosa canina seed oil
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
oenothera biennis oil
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
sambucus nigra fruit extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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.
sambucus nigra fruit extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
tocopherol
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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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Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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.
sambucus nigra fruit extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
All ingredients
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
An emollient that softens the skin
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Ingredient list view
Corylus americana seed oil, Chamomilla recutita flower, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Squalene, Sucrose, Unknown, Oenothera biennis oil, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Tocopherol, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Unknown, Santalum album oil, Unknown
Sources
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oils
- Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oil
- Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studies
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology