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ESPA Tri-Active Advanced Night Booster
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ESPA Tri-Active Advanced Night Booster

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh
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Anti-aging
Tocopherol, Alaria esculenta extract
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What the product description says
“Canola Oil and Winged Kelp soothe and protect, while extract of Bidens Pilosa, a natural and gentle source of Bio-Retinol, helps improves the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more even skin tone.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%
Alaria esculenta extractEffect: Low, below effective doseWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.1–0.35%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Canola Oil and Winged Kelp soothe and protect, while extract of Bidens Pilosa, a natural and gentle source of Bio-Retinol, helps improves the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more even skin tone.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Moisturizing
Side benefit · Oryza sativa bran oil, Coconut alkanes + 13 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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).

Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~22–33%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5.3–7.9%
Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~4.3–6.5%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~2.1–3.1%
Plukenetia volubilis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.5–2.3%
Nigella sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid~1.5–2.3%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%
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~0.55–1.25%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.45–1%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.3–0.75%
Elaeis guineensis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.8%
Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~0.15–0.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%
Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.9–1.3%
Alaria esculenta extractUnder-dosedWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Lavandula hybrida oil, Linalool + 12 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
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilAn essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~5.3–7.9%est.
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Nigella sativa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acidMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.9–1.3%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~5.3–7.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Oryza sativa bran oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Coconut alkanes~5.3–7.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Canola oil~4.3–6.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia kissi seed oil~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Oenothera biennis oil~2.1–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Nigella sativa seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Punica granatum seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.9–1.3%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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 oil
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–1.25%
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
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Elaeis guineensis oil~0.2–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Bidens pilosa extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Mirabilis jalapa extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Eugenol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alaria esculenta extract~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 extract
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Abies sibirica oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Limonene
Evernia prunastri extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
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 benzoate
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Ingredient list view

Oryza sativa bran oil, Coconut alkanes, Canola oil, Camellia kissi seed oil, Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides, Oenothera biennis oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Elaeis guineensis oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Mirabilis jalapa 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, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Limonene, Evernia prunastri extract, Citronellol, Boswellia carterii oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citric acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Valuelink.springer.com
  2. 2
    Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
  3. 3
    Chemical composition of Sacha Inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds and characteristics of their lipid fractionresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
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    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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