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goop Afterglow Body Oil
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goop Afterglow Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 15 more
Works
What the product description says
“Made with nourishing, nutrient-dense lipids that replenish the skin, it instantly quenches dull, dry skin for a sexy, healthy-looking glow.”
Source: Bluemercury

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: terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~5.7–8.6%
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.7–7.1%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~3.9–5.8%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~2.8–4.1%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.2–3.3%
Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.6%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1–1.45%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%
Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oilKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.4–0.95%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.4–1%
Beta-sitosterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated~0.35–0.8%
SqualeneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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~0.35–0.8%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.35–0.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.3–0.7%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Squalene, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 5 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.

SqualeneKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.35–0.8%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.2–3.3%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.35–0.8%
Spinacia oleracea leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.5%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.15–0.65%
Zingiber officinale root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking~0.1–0.3%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~5.7–8.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2.8–4.1%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.4–1%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Spinacia oleracea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.55–1.25%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~0.4–1%est.
SqualeneAn 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 yeast2/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.7–8.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~4.7–7.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
Sesamum indicum seed oil~3.9–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Olea europaea fruit oil~2.8–4.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Canola oil~1.7–2.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Canola oil
Punica granatum seed oil~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Silica~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Squalane~1–1.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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.

More about Squalane
Zea mays starch~0.55–1.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Coconut alkanes~0.4–1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

More about Coconut alkanes
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Beta-sitosterol~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

More about Beta-sitosterol
Squalene~0.35–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

More about Squalene
Limonene~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Evernia prunastri extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Evernia prunastri extract
Coumarin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Amyris balsamifera bark oil
Aquilaria agallocha wood oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Aquilaria agallocha wood oil
Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Elettaria cardamomum seed oil
Gamma-nonalactone~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Gamma-nonalactone
Ionone~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ionone
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pogostemon cablin oil
Spinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extract
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

More about Triethyl citrate
Vetiveria zizanoides root extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vetiveria zizanoides root extract
Viola odorata leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Viola odorata leaf extract
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

More about Zingiber officinale root extract
Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Canola oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Silica, Squalane, Zea mays starch, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Coconut alkanes, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Squalene, Limonene, Evernia prunastri extract, Coumarin, Linalool, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Aquilaria agallocha wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Gamma-nonalactone, Ionone, Juniperus virginiana oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Triethyl citrate, Vetiveria zizanoides root extract, Viola odorata leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract

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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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    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
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    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
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    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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