Graydon Superfood Serum

Graydon Superfood Serum

Efficacy41/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Limnanthes alba seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Graydon Superfood Serum is an oil-based, luxurious facial oil that deeply nourishes to help improve lackluster skin and reveal a bright, glowing, hydrated complexion.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: plukenetia volubilis seed oil, camellia oleifera 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).

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~22–33%
Crambe abyssinica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.4–8%
Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~4.8–7.2%
Avena sativa kernel oilKey activeEffect: HighAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~3.9–5.8%
Plukenetia volubilis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid~2.3–3.5%
Salvia hispanica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier~1.8–2.6%
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals~1.3–2%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.9–1.35%
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties~0.55–1.35%
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~0.15–0.65%
Anti-aging
Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol
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What the product description says
“Together, the ingredients may help to improve hyperpigmentation, decrease the appearance of fine lines and may stimulate new cell growth.”
Source: Credo Beauty

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 rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~22–33%
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~0.15–0.65%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Together, the ingredients may help to improve hyperpigmentation, decrease the appearance of fine lines and may stimulate new cell growth.”
Source: Credo Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 5 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~1.1–1.6%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.9–1.35%
Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~22–33%
Camellia oleifera seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~4.8–7.2%
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals~1.3–2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.15–0.7%
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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil—High~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.4–8%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~4.8–7.2%est.
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.3–2%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial propertiesMedium~0.55–1.35%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Crambe abyssinica seed oil~5.4–8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~4.8–7.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

More about Camellia oleifera seed oil
Avena sativa kernel oil~3.9–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

More about Avena sativa kernel oil
Lycium barbarum seed oil~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~2.3–3.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid

More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oil
Salvia hispanica seed oil~1.8–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil~1.3–2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals

More about Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil
Rubus idaeus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.9–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.55–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties

More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
Crocus sativus meristem cell extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
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
Curcuma longa root oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Limnanthes alba seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Lycium barbarum seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Crocus sativus meristem cell extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Limonene

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