PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
ESPA, Facial Oils A purifying facial oil that helps balance excess oils and boost hydration, for skin that feels clarified, soft and soothed with moisture.
persea gratissima oil
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
oenothera biennis oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
tocopherol
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbyl palmitate
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidation
tocopherol
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
daucus carota sativa seed oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
oenothera biennis oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
tocopherol
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
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
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
4.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopherol, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Limonene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Canarium commune gum oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Geraniol, Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citral, Citronellol, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate
Sources
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils