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Esker Restorative Oil
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Esker Restorative Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“Pure carrot seed acts as the foundational ingredient and nourishes skin while reducing the appearance of aging through its antioxidant-rich properties.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–34%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~7.5–11.3%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~4.7–7%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.8–5.7%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~3–4.4%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Pure carrot seed acts as the foundational ingredient and nourishes skin while reducing the appearance of aging through its antioxidant-rich properties.”
Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cananga odorata flower oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~4.7–7%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~3–4.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Squalane~7.5–11.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Persea gratissima oil~4.7–7%
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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Oenothera biennis oil~3.8–5.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3–4.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Persea gratissima oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil

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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
    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responsesliebertpub.com
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