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Epicuren Sōl Exquisite Gemstone Oil
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Epicuren Sōl Exquisite Gemstone Oil

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Sōl is perfect for individuals concerned with premature aging. Illuminate From Within.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Moisturizing
Side benefit · Persea gratissima oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil + 2 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, 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).

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~22–33%
Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~8.1–12.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.9–7.4%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.7–5.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.5%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~22–33%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~8.1–12.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Persea gratissima oil~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~8.1–12.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Citrus sinensis (wild
Not recognized
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Oil
Not recognized
Piper nigrum seed oil~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Vanilla (naturally derived)
Not recognized
Citrine~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Persea gratissima oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Piper nigrum seed oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Unknown, Citrine

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Irritancy Medium Low Low Medium
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Product summary

"Epicuren - Sōl Exquisite Gemstone Oil" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  6. 6
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
Epicuren Sōl Exquisite Gemstone Oil
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