Danessa Myricks Beauty Beauty Oil with Gold Leaf
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 6 moreGood evidence
“Dryness Highlighted Ingredients. . Squalane.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~8.2–12.3%
- 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 oilCamellia japonica seed oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilJuglans regia seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Juglans regia seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~3–4.5%
- 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 oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSqualane~0.95–1.45%
- 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 SqualaneRosa multiflora seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Juglans regia seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Rosa multiflora seed oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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