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ilapothecary Vitamin A, C, D and E Rich Face Oil
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ilapothecary Vitamin A, C, D and E Rich Face Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Give your skin some TLC with this multi-benefit oil and discover the anti-ageing, moisturising and brightening properties.”
Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, borago officinalis 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).

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~9–13.5%
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~3.8–5.8%
Rosa canina fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~2.8–4.2%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Give your skin some TLC with this multi-benefit oil and discover the anti-ageing, moisturising and brightening properties.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Polianthes tuberosa callus extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~23–35%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~4.8–7.1%est.
Polianthes tuberosa callus extract—High~1.4–2.2%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~1–1.5%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Calendula officinalis extract~23–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~9–13.5%
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

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Arnica montana flower extract~4.8–7.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Borago officinalis seed oil~3.8–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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

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Rosa canina fruit oil~2.8–4.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Polianthes tuberosa callus extract~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

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Santalum album oil~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower oil
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil
Ingredient list view

Calendula officinalis extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Polianthes tuberosa callus extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Santalum album oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Protective effect of Calendula officinalis extract against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin: evaluation of reduced glutathione levels and matrix metalloproteinase secretionpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
ilapothecary Vitamin A, C, D and E Rich Face Oil
ilapothecaryVitamin A, C, D and E Rich Face Oil
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