Elizabeth Grant Torricelumn Absolute Face Oil
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“A specially crafted blend of botanical and precious essential oils that have been carefully selected for their hydrating, repairing, and antioxidant properties.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Commiphora myrrha oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Isopropyl myristate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.5–8.3%
- 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~4.8–7.2%
- 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 oilPropylheptyl caprylate~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateChondrus crispus extract~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractLithothamnion calcareum extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Lithothamnion calcareum extractLaminaria digitata extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractCommiphora myrrha oil~1.4–2.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.3–2%
- 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 oilPandanus conoideus fruit oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosa canina fruit oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPanthenol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycine soja oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilAllantoin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlycerin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlyceryl oleate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateWater~0.15–0.65%
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBht~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propylheptyl caprylate, Chondrus crispus extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pandanus conoideus fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja oil, Allantoin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl oleate, Water, Citric acid, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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| Elizabeth GrantTorricelumn Absolute Face OilYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilBody Lotion with Niacinamide and Ceramide Technology, Skin Care, 24 hour Long-lasting Moisturiser, for Dry, Itchy, Sensitive and Eczema-prone Skin, Non-comedogenic | COSRXBalancium B5 D-Panthenol Cream | Derma: BIntensive Barrier Multi Oil | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $80.00 | — | $26.68−$53.32 | $11.41−$68.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Hyaluronic Acid | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Elizabeth Grant - Torricelumn Absolute Face Oil" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Elizabeth Grant - Torricelumn Absolute Face Oil ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract and helianthus annuus seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.95%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Elizabeth Grant" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 80.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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