DECLEOR

DECLEOR Green Mandarin Night Balm

Name: DECLEOR - Green Mandarin Night Balm
Brand: DECLEOR

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

11 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“For dull and tired skin, Decléor Green Mandarin Glow Night Balm works while you sleep to hydrate your skin and restore brightness to your complexion.Made from 100% natural-origin ingredients, Decléor Green Mandarin Glow Night Balm is formulated using green mandarin, grapefruit, and lemon essential oils, along with carnauba and bees waxes.”

Source: Face the future

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~3.4–5.1%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.5–2.3%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~3.9–5.8%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.7–7.1%

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~23–34%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.8–2.8%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.9–1.35%

Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.~2.1–3.2%

Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–4.3%

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~0.35–0.8%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“Its silky and mild texture is a real concentrate of effectiveness enriched with 100% natural essential oils of Green Mandarine, Grapefruit, Lemon to act on the signs of aging. It also contains beeswax and carnauba.”

Source: Cocoon Center

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.8–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.5–1.1%est.

Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.45–1.05%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~4.7–7.1%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~3.4–5.1%est.

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~2.1–3.2%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.8–2.8%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.5–2.3%est.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%

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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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.7–7.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cera alba~3.4–5.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~2.9–4.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~2.1–3.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.5–2.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Limonene~1.1–1.6%

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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Copernicia cerifera cera~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.9–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.5–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus reticulata extract~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Gardenia taitensis flower~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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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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Linalool~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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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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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Limonene, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Tocopherol, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Gardenia taitensis flower, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Citric acid