PRODUCT REVIEW
ESPA Time for Calm
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Gift Set Contains Restorative Bath Oil 15ml Restorative Body Oil 15ml Limited Edition Restorative Balm 15ml
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
cera alba
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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| 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: 8
Potential irritants
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
An emollient that softens the skin
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Ingredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Tocopheryl acetate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Citral, Cymbopogon martini oil, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycine soja oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Persea gratissima oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Citral, Cymbopogon martini oil, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Cocos nucifera oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Coconut alkanes, Beeswax, Cera alba, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Silica, Unknown, Sunflower seed oil glyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citral, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citric acid
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- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- 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
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics