Emma Lewisham Illuminating Face and Body Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPhytosteryl macadamiate, Ricinus communis seed oil + 9 moreGood evidence
“Illuminating Face and Body Oil”
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:
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“Created with a blend of natural oils, including olive and macadamia, this velvety product helps to boost the skin’s moisture levels and reduce the appearance of fine lines.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient squalene might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Squalene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilCamellia japonica seed oil~5.2–7.9%
- 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
More about Camellia japonica seed oilJojoba esters~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersMica~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaHydrated silica~2.8–4.3%
Shea butter ethyl esters~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersJojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosterols~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPhytosteryl macadamiate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateSqualene~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneTocopherol~0.55–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopheryl 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 acetateRicinus communis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHydrogenated castor oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilPotassium oxide~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.15–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Eugenol~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Jojoba esters, Mica, Hydrated silica, Shea butter ethyl esters, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Phytosterols, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Squalene, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Parfum, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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