Works for
MoisturizingOryza sativa bran oil, Coconut alkanes + 18 moreWorks
“These ingredients work together to help support the skin’s natural barrier function.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopherol + 1 moreNot delivered
“Extract of Bidens Pilosa, a highly effective yet gentle source of natural Bio-Retinol, helps improve the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Extract of Bidens Pilosa, a highly effective yet gentle source of natural Bio-Retinol, helps improve the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Lavandula hybrida oil, Linalool + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa bran oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCoconut alkanes~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesCanola oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilCamellia kissi seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~2–2.9%
Nigella sativa seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilPunica granatum seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilElaeis guineensis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilBorago officinalis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilBidens pilosa extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mirabilis jalapa callus extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilEugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about TocopherolEugenol~0.15–0.6%
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alaria esculenta extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAbies sibirica oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBoswellia carterii oil~0.15–0.55%
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Oryza sativa bran oil, Coconut alkanes, Canola oil, Camellia kissi seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Mirabilis jalapa callus extract, Linalool, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Eugenol, Juniperus mexicana oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Abies sibirica oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Limonene, Parfum, Boswellia carterii oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citric acid
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| ESPAOptimal Skin Night BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | mid/nightFace Serum 00.22 | Lancer SkincareActive Rejuvenation Serum with Triple Dermal Complex | InstaNaturalAll-in-One Hydrating Night Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | $95.00 | $53.00−$42.00 | $155.00+$60.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Oatmeal Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ESPA - Optimal Skin Night Booster" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this product (0.40% - 0.95%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
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The product retails from 44.50A$ up to 89.00A$ in Australia, from 45.00$ up to 95.00$ in the United States and for 45.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
- 3
- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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