PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
An intensely nourishing body oil that strengthens the natural moisture barrier of skin, evens skin tone and brightens, for a healthy glow.
plukenetia volubilis seed oil
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
ribes nigrum seed oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
echium plantagineum seed oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Meanwhile, turmeric lends sublime levels of radiance with antioxidant protection against free radicals (the cheeky hydration thieves that lead to premature ageing), balloon vine calms and soothes dehydrated skin, while winged kelp boosts collagen production and cell renewal.
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.2%
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
alaria esculenta extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
An intensely nourishing body oil that strengthens the natural moisture barrier of skin, evens skin tone and brightens, for a healthy glow.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
A fruit-powered, spray-on serum for the body, ESPA’s Optimal Body Tri-Serum works to visibly soften, brighten and plump the skin, while enhancing overall luminosity.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
2.5% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
parfum
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
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
linolenic acid
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
2.5% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
parfum
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
All ingredients
coconut alkanes
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
oryza sativa bran oil
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.7% -
7%
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
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Ingredient list view
Coconut alkanes, Oryza sativa bran oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Curcuma longa root extract, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Linoleic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Limonene, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cedrus deodara wood oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Eugenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Plumeria alba flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Linolenic acid, Citronellol, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Parfum
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- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
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- Healing fats of the skin: the structural and immunologic roles of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- 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
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Evidence for the efficacy and safety of topical herbal drugs in dermatology: Part I: Anti-inflammatory agents
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes