Kate Somerville Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Rich in essential natural lipids that work in harmony with skin’s own lipid layer, this unique, fast-absorbing face oil helps to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier while improving skin hydration.”
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).
Anti-oxidation3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak evidence
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak evidence
“Use regularly to improve skin firmness and elasticity, even skin tone, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak evidence
“Use regularly to improve skin firmness and elasticity, even skin tone, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Calophyllum tacamahaca seed 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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Ethyl macadamiate~22–33%
Cocos nucifera oil~4.5–6.7%
- 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 oilPlumeria acutifolia flower extract~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- 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 oilCucurbita pepo seed extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOryza sativa bran extract~0.5–1.15%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.85%
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.35–0.75%
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilVanilla tahitensis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lupinus albus seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolAlaria esculenta extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Ethyl macadamiate, Cocos nucifera oil, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Parfum, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa bran extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Vanilla tahitensis fruit extract, Lupinus albus seed extract, Tocopherol, Alaria esculenta extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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