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Esmi Skin Minerals Acai Skin Balancing Face Oil
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Esmi Skin Minerals Acai Skin Balancing Face Oil

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“A lightweight face oil brimming with superfood ingredients to increase elasticity and hydration, reduce redness and regulate oil.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

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~23–35%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~7.5–11.3%
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.~4.8–7.2%
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.~3.9–5.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.85–1.3%
Anti-aging
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopherol
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What the product description says
“Kiwi fruit seed oil is ultra-nourishing and anti-ageing with high concentrations of Omega 3 fatty acids boosting elasticity and reducing the look of fine lines.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~7.5–11.3%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.85–1.3%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This nourishing oil can replace your moisturiser to improve tone, calm and hydrate while regulating oil flow.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus reticulata peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritantHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%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~23–35%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~3.9–5.8%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~2.6–3.8%est.
Actinidia chinensis seed oil—Medium~2.1–3.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–35%
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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~7.5–11.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Squalane~4.8–7.2%
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.

More about Squalane
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Euterpe oleracea fruit oil~2.6–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oil
Actinidia chinensis seed oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
More about Actinidia chinensis seed oil
Tocopherol~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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

An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Limonene, Linalool

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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.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  2. 2
    Antioxidant Capacity and Other Bioactivities of the Freeze-Dried Amazonian Palm Berry, Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Acai)pubs.acs.org
  3. 3
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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