Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSucrose, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 12 moreGood evidence
“These nutrient rich oils and extracts are joined with hydrating elements to help moisturize and nourish the skin, improving the feel of skin elasticity and giving the appearance of a more plump, smooth, and vibrant complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sucrose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreLimited evidence
“Cloudberry Oil and Green Tea Extract to provide antioxidant support, safeguarding the skin against environmental stress, Carrot Seed Oil to give skin a natural dose of Vitamin A which promotes a more vibrant, even-looking complexion, while Lupin Seed and Apple Extract promotes an increase in collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil + 9 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneCamellia sinensis leaf extract~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.8–7.2%
- 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 oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilRubus chamaemorus seed oil~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilLupinus albus seed extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractRubus idaeus seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolPyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractWater~0.35–0.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rice ferment filtrate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Rice ferment filtrateDecyl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSucrose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCetearyl olivate~0.15–0.55%
Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.55%
Glycerin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLactobacillus~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusCucumis sativus fruit~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative
More about Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrateIngredient list view
Squalane, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Lupinus albus seed extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Rice ferment filtrate, Decyl glucoside, Sucrose, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus, Unknown, Cucumis sativus fruit, Unknown, Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
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