Cowshed Face Balancing Facial Oil

Cowshed Face Balancing Facial Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycine soja oil + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“Designed to balance moisture levels and purify the skin, this facial oil cares for the complexion with all-natural ingredients.”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: glycine soja oil, oenothera biennis 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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–45%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~5.3–7.9%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.7–5.6%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.8–2.6%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 5 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~1.1–1.6%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–45%
Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.7–5.6%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.8–2.6%
Calendula officinalis flower oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant~1.4–2%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.4–0.9%
Anthemis nobilis flower oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
18 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 16 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~2–2.9%est.
Calendula officinalis flower oilA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~1.4–2%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Salvia sclarea flower oil—High~0.3–0.75%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.15%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~30–45%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~5.3–7.9%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~3.7–5.6%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~5.3–7.9%est.

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Glycine soja oil~5.3–7.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
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.

More about Glycine soja oil
Oenothera biennis oil~3.7–5.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~2–2.9%
Irritant · high
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 oil
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.8–2.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Calendula officinalis flower oil~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Prunus persica kernel oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Rubus idaeus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Boswellia serrata oil~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Salvia sclarea flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

More about Litsea cubeba fruit oil
Jasminum officinale flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

More about Anthemis nobilis flower oil
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Isoeugenol
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Ingredient list view

Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Boswellia serrata oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Salvia sclarea flower oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Citronellol

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