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Emma Hardie Brilliance Facial Oil by Emma Hardie
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Emma Hardie Brilliance Facial Oil by Emma Hardie

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“The ultimate foil for dehydration, Brilliance Facial Oil absorbs almost instantly – rushing to the rescue of complexions in crisis – hydrating, soothing and brightening with no greasy residue.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: prunus armeniaca kernel oil, ribes nigrum 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%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5.3–8%
Camelina sativa seed oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.8%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~3.5–5.2%
Ribes nigrum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~2.7–4%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 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~1.2–1.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1–1.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~5.3–8%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~2.7–4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%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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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~5.3–8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Camelina sativa seed oil~4.5–6.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Camelina sativa seed oil
Olea europaea fruit oil~3.5–5.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Ribes nigrum seed oil~2.7–4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

More about Ribes nigrum seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.1–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Parfum~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~1–1.6%
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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Geraniol~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Bht~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Citrus limon peel oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Bht, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citral, Farnesol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongoliaresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
Emma Hardie Brilliance Facial Oil by Emma Hardie
Emma HardieBrilliance Facial Oil by Emma Hardie
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