Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Paraffinum liquidum + 10 moreWorks well
“Organic safflower oil contains a high concentration of linolenic acid and is used to replenish moisture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingUbiquinoneMay help
“Ceramides act to improve cutaneous elasticity and reduce microwrinkles while co-enzyme Q10 helps reduce the signs of ageing.”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · HydroquinoneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroquinone.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hydroquinone + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSclerocarya birrea seed oil~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilRosa canina fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractEchium plantagineum seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- 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 oilOlive glycerides~0.5–1.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCeramide 3~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 3Ubiquinone~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneBenzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideButoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.35–0.8%
Carbomer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerFormaldehyde~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroquinone~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).
More about HydroquinoneParaffinum liquidum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneParaffinum liquidum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumBenzophenone-3~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Paraffinum liquidum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolResorcinol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium nitrite~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thimerosal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Triclosan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triclocarban~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olive glycerides, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ceramide 3, Ubiquinone, Benzalkonium chloride, Butoxyethanol, Bht, Carbomer, Formaldehyde, Hydroquinone, Paraffinum liquidum, Unknown, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Unknown, Paraffinum liquidum, Benzophenone-3, Paraffinum liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Resorcinol, Sodium nitrite, Thimerosal, Triclosan, Triclocarban
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| FacetheoryLipade Q10 Oil Booster Serum S6YOUR PRODUCT | FreckLil Prick Cactus Seed Dry Serum | psaGIFTED Acai & Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C Glow Oil | VolitionHibiscus Unspottable Correcting Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $40.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Facetheory - Lipade Q10 Oil Booster Serum S6" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.15% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Price
The product retails for 30.67A$ in Australia, from 21.24$ up to 24.99$ in the United States and for 19.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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