KORA Organics Sun-Kissed Body Glow Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“High in essential fatty acids; assists in skin moisture retention.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Excellent source of nutrients and essential fatty acids; helps soften the visual effect of sun damage, stretch marks and scarring. . Sunflower Seed Oil.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 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 oilDicaprylyl carbonate~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateRosa canina fruit oil~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSilica~3.8–5.6%
Glyceryl rosinate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Balanites roxburghii seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An emollient. Could be irritating
More about Balanites roxburghii seed oilMica~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%
- 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 triglyceridePelargonium graveolens oil~1–1.6%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilTocopherol~0.55–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-sitosterol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolRosa damascena flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilJasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
Squalene~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualenePersea gratissima oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPunica granatum seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilEugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilQuartz~0.3–0.7%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 benzoateLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Silica, Glyceryl rosinate, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Mica, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Beta-sitosterol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Squalene, Persea gratissima oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Glycine soja oil, Quartz, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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