ESPA Tri-Active Regenerating Nourishing Facial Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Tri-Active Regenerating Nourishing Facial Oil”
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).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“A potent age-defying facial oil to reduce the appearance of fine lines and leave skin feeling smooth, deeply nourished and supple.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPersea gratissima oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilOenothera biennis oil~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSesamum indicum seed oil~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.9–2.9%
- 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 oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- 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 oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLaminaria hyperborea extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Bidens pilosa extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.3–0.75%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolBoswellia carterii gum oil~0.2–0.75%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesLimonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.45%
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 benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractEugenol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholFarnesol~0.05–0.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract100%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Bidens pilosa extract, Parfum, Linalool, Tocopherol, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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