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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Hydrates the skin for up to 12 hours Maintains skin barrier function for over 24 hours Plumps and smooths the skim Works to support elasticity and collagen production Helps to reduce the look of hyperpigmentation Encourages a softer, more radiant complexion UK200038133
vitis vinifera seed oil
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
camelina sativa seed oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
ceramide np
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Anti-oxidation
hexylresorcinol
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
borago officinalis seed oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
vitis vinifera seed oil
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with a naturally derived active lipid complex, the oil works to boost elasticity and support collagen production while helping to reduce the look of hyperpigmentation for a softer, more radiant appearance.
limnanthes alba seed oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Enriched with a naturally derived active lipid complex, the oil works to boost elasticity and support collagen production while helping to reduce the look of hyperpigmentation for a softer, more radiant appearance.
hexylresorcinol
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
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Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
coco-caprylate/caprate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
triolein
7.6% -
11.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
squalane
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Ingredient list view
Coco-caprylate/caprate, Triolein, Squalane, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Avena sativa kernel extract, Bisabolol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Hexylresorcinol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ceramide np, Tocopheryl acetate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Mentha piperita oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongolia
- 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
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Ethnopharmacological Properties and Medicinal Uses of Litsea cubeba
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics