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lesse Ritual Serum
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lesse Ritual Serum

Efficacy18/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“An omega-rich oil to replenish the lipid barrier and restore radiance.”
Source: Materiae

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).

Ascophyllum nodosum extractKey activeEffect: HighBrown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect~23–34%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.1–3.1%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.6–2.5%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~1.2–1.8%
Plukenetia volubilis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid~0.5–1.2%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.45–1%
Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~0.15–0.7%
Camellia oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~0.85–1.3%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“With an ingredient list of nutrient rich oils and plants, this serum fortifies against breakouts and sun damage, while evening out skin tone and fine lines.”
Source: Capbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“With an ingredient list of nutrient rich oils and plants, this serum fortifies against breakouts and sun damage, while evening out skin tone and fine lines.”
Source: Capbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“With an ingredient list of nutrient rich oils and plants, this serum fortifies against breakouts and sun damage, while evening out skin tone and fine lines.”
Source: Capbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~5.3–7.9%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~4.7–7%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~3.9–5.9%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~2.8–4.2%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil—High~0.1–0.5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Malpighia glabra fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~2–3%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~1.2–1.8%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–1%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.6–2.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Ascophyllum nodosum extract~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Curcuma longa root extract~5.3–7.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~4.7–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Malpighia glabra fruit extract
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Cocos nucifera oil~1.6–2.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.85–1.3%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

More about Camellia oleifera seed oil
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid

More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Rosa canina seed oil~0.15–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

More about Rosa canina seed oil
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Ingredient list view

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil

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Product summary

"lesse - Ritual Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
  3. 3
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_073_annex1.pdfec.europa.eu
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