Works for
MoisturizingOryza sativa bran oil, Avena sativa kernel oil + 3 moreWorks
“Cucumber seed oil , moisturizes and strengthens skin elasticity Rice bran oil , anti-inflammatory effect Oat oil , emollient Sugar cane , moisturizing effect Broccoli seed oil , protective effect Candeia tree extract , healing effect Sunflower oil , improves the skin barrier Rosemary Leaf Extract , Organic Antioxidant Laboratory tests have shown no indications of allergies.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
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-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.15–0.7%Under-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cucumis sativus seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran oil~7.7–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilAvena sativa kernel oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSqualane~3.8–5.7%
- 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 SqualaneBrassica oleracea italica seed oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilBisabolol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Cucumis sativus seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Squalane, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Bisabolol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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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.
| Food for SkinCucumber serumYOUR PRODUCT | BABORSkinovage Calming Serum | THE LAB by blanc douxExpertrue Tension Serum | cocokindceramide barrier serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $29.26 | — | $10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Madecassoside | Caprooyl Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Food for Skin - Cucumber serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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