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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
ESPA Replenishing Treatment Oil ESPA 24 Hour Replenishing Eye Moisturiser ESPA 24 Hour Replenishing Moisturiser ESPA Replenishing Treatment Oil A deeply nourishing facial oil that helps to replenish and protect the skin.
oenothera biennis oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
persea gratissima oil
1.8% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
3.8% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
0.35% -
0.65%
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
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
oenothera biennis oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
borago officinalis seed oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Ginkgo Biloba helps protect the skin barrier, aiding a blemish free appearance.
oenothera biennis oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 9
Potential irritants
parfum
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
oenothera biennis oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
25% -
31%
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
3.8% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
4.9% -
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, Tocopheryl acetate, Persea gratissima oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Parfum, Santalum album oil, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Linalool, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Benzoic acid, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium lactate, Dehydroacetic acid, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Santalum album oil, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Maltodextrin, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycine soja oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium pca, Benzyl alcohol, Prunus persica kernel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Sorbitan stearate, Commiphora myrrha oil, Benzoic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium lactate, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Citral, Farnesol, Sodium hydroxide
Sources
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- 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
- New Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oil
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Safety Assessment of Ginkgo biloba-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Biloba