Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil Drawing on the Polynesian tradition of using monoi oils to treat and moisturise hair and skin, this Exotic Frangipani Monoi Body Oil from Elemis has earned cult-classic status with beauty buffs the world over.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera 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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate evidence
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Cocos nucifera oil~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGardenia taitensis flower extract~9.7–14.6%
Plumeria rubra flower extract~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractParfum~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~2.5–3.8%
- 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 TocopherolAmyl cinnamal~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~1–1.5%
Benzyl salicylate~0.6–1.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.7%
- 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 benzoateIngredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Parfum, Tocopherol, Amyl cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl benzoate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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