KAEĀ Skincare Kaea The Rejuvenator - Multi-Nutrient Face Balm
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MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“This pure botanical concentrate helps calm inflammation, strengthen the skin's barrier to boost moisture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, 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).
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oilNot delivered
“This pure botanical concentrate helps calm inflammation, strengthen the skin's barrier to boost moisture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 14 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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCera alba~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4–6%
- 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 oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilMel~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~1.1–1.7%
Citronellol~0.85–1.3%
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.55–1.3%
- 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 oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPhormium tenax seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil rich in linoleic acid. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin and support the barrier function
More about Phormium tenax seed oilMacropiper excelsum leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractRosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- 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 oilPolianthes tuberosa flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Cera alba, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phormium tenax seed oil, Macropiper excelsum leaf extract, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polianthes tuberosa flower extract, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| KAEĀ SkincareKaea The Rejuvenator - Multi-Nutrient Face BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Furtuna SkinRinascita Delle Olive Recovery Balm | Desert EssenceTea Tree Oil Skin Ointment | DECLEORWhite Magnolia Anti-Ageing Night Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $127.45 | $8.99 | $87.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Vitamin E | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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