Darphin Elixir Niaouli Aromatic Care

Darphin Elixir Niaouli Aromatic Care

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Sesamum indicum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“This care moisturizes, matifies the skin and reduces impurities.”
Source: Cocoon Center

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

Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~25–37%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.7–8.6%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~4.4–6.6%
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.~3.4–5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.75%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The complexion is even out, pure and sublimated.”
Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 13 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~2.2–3.2%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~1.4–2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil—High~1–1.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Rose flower oilFlower oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~4.4–6.6%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~3.4–5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.7–8.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Persea gratissima oil~4.4–6.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.4–5%
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.

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~2.2–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Eucalyptus globulus oil~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.4–2%
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

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon peel oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Damascena
Not recognized
Rose flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Flower oil that is used as a fragrance

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Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Linalool~0.15–0.55%
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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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
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~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Anise alcohol~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Sesamum indicum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Unknown, Rose flower oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Citral, Anise alcohol

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