Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Harnessing the rejuvenating powers of Camellia, Orchid and Chia Seed Oils, the luxurious treatment can be layered with other skincare products to lock in hydration, whilst defending against environmental aggressors and free radical damage.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
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).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Reignite a youthful glow with Dermalogica's Phyto Replenish Oil ; a lightweight formula that works to hydrate, moisturize and reinforce the skin's protective barrier.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- 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 triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCamellia japonica seed oil~4.7–7%
- 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 oilOleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesOryza sativa bran extract~2.8–4.2%
Cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 extractPelargonium graveolens oil~0.9–1.35%
Helianthus annuus extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractMethoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant. Is also called 6-paradol. It might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. The manufacturer claims that it is able to stimulate synthesis of hyaluronic acid in skin, but there is no evidence of effectiveness of this ingredient so far. The only evidence of efficacy for this ingredient so far come from small lab tests. This ingredient comes together with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride as part of the complex called SymDecanox HA produced by a cosmetic ingredient supplier Symrise.
More about Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanonePropylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitronellol~0.15–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Camellia japonica seed oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Oryza sativa bran extract, Cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Methoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, Propylene glycol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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