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Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum Oil Control
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Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum Oil Control

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Anti-aging
Ascorbyl palmitate
May help
What the product description says
“Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum Oil Control contains DMAE, which supplies the skin with all the anti-ageing benefits of the regular C-ESTA Serum, but with remarkable oil-control properties.”
Source: Face the future

This product contains camellia oleifera leaf extract. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: LowBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.~3.9–5.9%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Ascorbyl palmitate + 1 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Camellia oleifera leaf extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics~2.8–4.3%
Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: LowBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.~3.9–5.9%
Pyridoxine hclEffect: LowMight help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.4–0.9%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 4 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

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).

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~2.2–3.3%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.6–2.4%
TyrosineKey activeEffect: High~0.5–1.2%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~5.8–8.7%
Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~1.8–2.7%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Farnesol + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~3.9–5.9%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–2%est.
Pyridoxine hclMight help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbyl palmitate~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Camellia oleifera leaf extract~2.8–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Cyclopentasiloxane~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Cyclohexasiloxane~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Dimethicone~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Acrylates copolymer~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Dimethyl mea~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tyrosine~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pyridoxine hcl~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Farnesol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Carbomer~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Nylon-12~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Dehydroxanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions

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Propylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Acrylates copolymer, Dimethyl mea, Parfum, Tyrosine, Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, Pyridoxine hcl, Farnesol, Linalool, Carbomer, Nylon-12, Zinc sulfate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Sodium metabisulfite, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  2. 2
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredientsjournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum Oil Control
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