DECLEOR White Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm

DECLEOR White Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cera alba + 9 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Rejuvenate the skin while you sleep with Decléor White Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm, an anti-ageing treatment that firms and plumps the skin, improves texture and tone, delivers moisture and hydration, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
Source: Face the future

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

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).

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~0.45–1%
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~2.4–3.5%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.45–1.05%
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.~4.6–7%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.95–1.4%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–1.2%
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~0.15–0.7%
Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.3–5%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.15–0.6%
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~0.15–0.65%
Anti-aging
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Rejuvenate the skin while you sleep with Decléor White Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm, an anti-ageing treatment that firms and plumps the skin, improves texture and tone, delivers moisture and hydration, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
Source: Face the future

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~0.45–1%
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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
17 strong irritants: Linalool, Michelia alba leaf oil + 15 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Michelia alba leaf oilAn essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.15–0.7%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~0.15–0.6%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%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~25–37%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~2.7–4.1%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
4 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
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.6–1.35%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.5–1.2%est.
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 radicals3/5~0.45–1%est.
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 radicals3/5~0.45–1%est.
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.6–7%
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~4.4–6.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~3.3–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cera alba~2.7–4.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

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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Cera alba~2.4–3.5%
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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Corylus avellana seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Corylus avellana seed oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Squalane~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Squalane~0.95–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–1.35%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–1.2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Persea gratissima oil~0.5–1.15%
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

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Persea gratissima oil~0.45–1.05%
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
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1%
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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Copernicia cerifera cera~0.45–1%
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 cera~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Michelia alba leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating

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Michelia alba leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.7%
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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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.7%
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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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
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
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
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
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Cananga odorata flower oil
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
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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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Citronellol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Citronellol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
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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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
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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Jasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Jasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.6%
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 benzoate~0.15–0.6%
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 alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Farnesol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citral~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.7%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

More about Mentha piperita oil
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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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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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

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Cera alba, Cera alba, Corylus avellana seed oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Squalane, Squalane, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Persea gratissima oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera cera, Linalool, Linalool, Michelia alba leaf oil, Michelia alba leaf oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Tocopherol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Citronellol, Limonene, Limonene, Jasminum officinale oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Geraniol, Geraniol, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Farnesol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citral, Citral, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Mentha piperita oil, Mentha piperita oil, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Eugenol, Citric acid, Citric acid

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DECLEOR White Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm
DECLEORWhite Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm

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