Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 5 moreGood evidence
“Clarifying Day Oil is a fast absorbing daily moisturiser that balances excessive oiliness, refines the appearance of pores and reduces the appearance of blemishes for a calm, beautiful complexion.”
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“This lightweight treatment also aids in softening the appearance of hyperpigmentation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishMelia azadirachta leaf extractWeak evidence
“A fortifying oil to help reduce blemishes and balance oil production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Anthyllis vulneraria extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilArachis hypogaea oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- 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 oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- 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 oilTriticum vulgare bran extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.4–1%
Citronellol~0.4–0.9%
Citral~0.35–0.8%
Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Farnesol~0.15–0.65%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Lecithin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterIngredient list view
Anthyllis vulneraria extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Arachis hypogaea oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Lecithin, Theobroma cacao seed butter
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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