ESPA Time for Calm

ESPA Time for Calm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Cera alba, Glycine soja oil + 10 more
Works
What the product description says
“Gift Set Contains Restorative Bath Oil 15ml Restorative Body Oil 15ml Limited Edition Restorative Balm 15ml”
Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~0.45–1.05%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.45–1%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.45–1%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.4–0.9%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.35–0.8%
Butyrospermum parkii oilKey active· EmollientEffect: High~0.35–0.8%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~0.35–0.85%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.35–0.8%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.35–0.8%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.75%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.75%
Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~3.6–5.4%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.3–2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil—High~0.5–1.15%est.
Commiphora myrrha resin extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.4–1%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~22–33%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.5–2.2%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.4–1%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~0.2–0.75%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)Medium~0.3–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
8 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
8 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.45–1%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.75%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~0.35–0.75%est.
Butyrospermum parkii oil—3/5~0.35–0.8%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.35–0.8%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~22–33%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.45–1%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycine soja oil~22–33%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
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.

More about Glycine soja oil
Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.5–6.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Tocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Citronellol~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

More about Cymbopogon martini oil
Restorative body oil
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~0.45–1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Glycine soja oil~0.45–1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
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.

More about Glycine soja oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
Persea gratissima oil~0.4–1%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citronellol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Beta-carotene~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

More about Daucus carota sativa seed oil
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

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.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate
Cocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.75%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Isopropyl palmitate~0.35–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

More about Isopropyl palmitate
Coconut alkanes~0.35–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

More about Coconut alkanes
Beeswax~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Beeswax
Cera alba~0.45–1.05%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

More about Cera alba
Butyrospermum parkii oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging
More about Butyrospermum parkii oil
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)

More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.35–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-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

More about Theobroma cacao seed butter
Silica~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Helianthus annuus
Not recognized
Sunflower seed oil glyceride~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sunflower seed oil glyceride
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

More about Coco-caprylate/caprate
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Limonene~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Commiphora myrrha resin extract
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

More about Cymbopogon martini oil
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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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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