Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, TocopherolWorks well
“Argan Oil, known as "liquid gold" is a multipurpose oil with amazing hydration and antioxidant purposes.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: linoleic acid.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · TocopherolWorks 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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Tocopherol~26–39%
- 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 TocopherolLinoleic acid~7.5–11.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidPhenol~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU
More about PhenolIngredient list view
Tocopherol, Linoleic acid, Phenol, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| erinsfacesArgan OilYOUR PRODUCT | WAP Dog Care ProductsWAP: 1 Paw Oil | Josie MaranWhipped Argan Oil Body Butter On-The-Go Luxury Size | SheaMoisture100% Virgin Coconut Oil Overnight Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $40.00 | $19.44−$20.56 | — | $10.99−$29.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Panthenol | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "erinsfaces - Argan Oil" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 40.00$ up to 54.00$ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 4
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