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ICONOLAB Renewal Face Oil
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ICONOLAB Renewal Face Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil + 7 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis 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).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~25–37%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~6.7–10.1%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.3–5%
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.~2.3–3.4%
Ribes nigrum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~1.7–2.6%
Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA 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~0.5–1.1%
Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~0.85–1.3%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.1–0.4%
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~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower oilA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~25–37%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~3.3–5%est.
Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~1.7–2.6%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA 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 blemishesMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Borago officinalis seed oil~6.7–10.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Corylus avellana seed oil~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Oenothera biennis oil~3.3–5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Calendula officinalis flower oil~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Squalane~2.3–3.4%
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.

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Ribes nigrum seed oil~1.7–2.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

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Persea americana (avocado) seed oil
Not recognized
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Linum usitatissimum seed oil
Rosa canina seed oil~0.5–1.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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 oil
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Squalane, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Unknown, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oilmdedge.com
  2. 2
    Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in childrenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
  5. 5
    Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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