Works for
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“Helps to brighten, hydrate and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: ricinus communis seed oil, cucurbita pepo 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).
Anti-agingTocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateNot delivered
“Helps to brighten, hydrate and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRosa canina seed oil~10–16%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilPassiflora edulis seed oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilSchinus molle oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ricinus communis seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilZingiber officinale root oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.9–1.35%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCucurbita pepo seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateEmblica officinalis fruit~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolRibes nigrum seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilIngredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Schinus molle oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Emblica officinalis fruit, Tocopherol, Ribes nigrum seed oil
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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.
| Hugh & GraceRestoring Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | VotarySuper Seed Facial Oil | SupernalIllumine Restorative Oil Serum | AoteaMānuka Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $70.00 | $32.40−$37.60 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Bakuchiol | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Hugh & Grace - Restoring Face 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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