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“A makeup–skin care hybrid, the Shimmer Face Oil is blended with 9 nourishing oils that give skin a boost of extra moisture without feeling heavy.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCocos nucifera oil~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilIsononyl isononanoate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSilica silylate~4–5.9%
Isododecane~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoatePersea gratissima oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCamellia japonica seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedVegetable oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilOlus oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilLimonene~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilAlumina~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaRubus occidentalis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPunica granatum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- 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 grandis peel oilCitrus grandis~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Tin oxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.15–0.6%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Mica~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77491~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.1–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Silica silylate, Isododecane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Persea gratissima oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Vegetable oil, Olus oil, Limonene, Tocopheryl acetate, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Alumina, Rubus occidentalis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Punica granatum seed extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus grandis, Linalool, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Citral, Citronellol, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Iron oxides
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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.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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