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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ritual Hydration Beauty Face Organic
beta-sitosterol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
centaurea cyanus flower water
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium amara flower water
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
rosa damascena flower water
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
zea mays starch
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to thicken the product's consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium amara flower water
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
rosa damascena flower water
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
zea mays starch
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to thicken the product's consistency
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All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
citrus aurantium amara flower water
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Cream, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Rosa damascena flower water, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Zea mays starch, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citrus limon peel oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hydrolyzed beta-glucan, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Beta-sitosterol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Squalene, Crithmum maritimum oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Artemisia dracunculus oil, Carum carvi seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Cream, Water, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Glycerin, Cera alba, Beeswax, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Sorbitol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Mentha piperita oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool
Sources
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- 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
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
- The Ameliorative Effect of β-sitosterol on DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Zingiber officinale Rosc. essential oil, a review on its composition and bioactivity
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Anti-inflammatory and immunological effects of Centaurea cyanus flower-heads
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium
- Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance
- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
- The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevance
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Rosemary and Sage (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) Essential Oils
- Chemical Composition, Plant Genetic Differences, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Activity Investigation of the Essential Oil of Rosmarinus officinalis L.