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ELEMIS Body Performance Musclease Active Relaxing Body Oil
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ELEMIS Body Performance Musclease Active Relaxing Body Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“Hydroquinone .”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis 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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%
Helianthus annuus seed oilEffect: 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~8.8–13.3%
Crithmum maritimum extractEffect: MediumAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.65%
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~0.5–1.2%
Anti-aging
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopherol
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What the product description says
“Sea Fennel acts as an anti-inflammatory, helping to calm and sooth the skin; Maritime Pine is rich in anti-oxidants to help improve the appearance of the skin; and rosemary acts to stimulate and energise the skin, leaving it revitalised.”
Source: Allbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%
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~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~2–3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.4–1%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
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
Crithmum maritimum extractAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–38%
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~8.8–13.3%
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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Pinus pinaster twig leaf oil~4.6–6.9%
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Limonene~2–3%
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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Linalool~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.5–1.2%
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-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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Citral~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Crithmum maritimum extract~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pinus pinaster twig leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citral, Crithmum maritimum extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract

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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.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  2. 2
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
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