e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil
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CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“e.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil Nourishing Facial Oil”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa rubiginosa seed oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa canina seed oil~39–59%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.5–8.3%
- 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 oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.7–5.5%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPersea gratissima oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.8%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilRosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBht~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Rosa canina seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Unknown, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Bht
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | haruharu USBlack Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil | Avant SkincareAdvanced Bio Restorative Superfood Facial Oil | MILK MAKEUPHydrating Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 29% |
| Price | $19.00 | $22.00+$3.00 | $114.04+$95.04 | $37.26+$18.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Agran Oil | Phenyl Trimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Glossier Milky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup RemoverBlue Lagoon Skin Science BL+ Cleansing Balm
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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