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ELEMIS Japanese Camellia Oil Blend
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ELEMIS Japanese Camellia Oil Blend

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Camellia oleifera seed oil + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Crafted with pregnant and postpartum skin in mind, Elemis' decadent Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend effectively softens and smooths dry skin as it endeavours to diminish the appearance of stretch marks.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: camellia oleifera 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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~25–37%
Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~8.5–12.7%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.1–1.6%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Camellia oleifera seed oil
Works well

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).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1.1–1.6%
Camellia oleifera seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~8.5–12.7%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Tocopherol
May help

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.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~3.4–5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~8.5–12.7%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~8.5–12.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Camellia japonica seed oil~4.9–7.3%
Formula
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

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Parfum~3.4–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~2.1–3.1%
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~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

More about Coumarin
Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citral, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 32 of 33 of 3
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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.

  1. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
ELEMIS Japanese Camellia Oil Blend
ELEMISJapanese Camellia Oil Blend
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