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MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Perilla ocymoides seed oilWorks
“Linoleic-acid-rich botanical oils help decongest pores, improve elasticity, soothe irritation, and nourish the skin while maintaining a light, comfortable finish.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis 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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Linoleic-acid-rich botanical oils help decongest pores, improve elasticity, soothe irritation, and nourish the skin while maintaining a light, comfortable finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Corylus avellana seed oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla ocymoides seed oil~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- 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 oilCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nigella sativa seed extract~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Curcuma longa root extractCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCymbopogon martini oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.85–1.3%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.2–0.7%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Corylus avellana seed oil, Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Nigella sativa seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Unknown, Unknown, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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| Match | — | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $84.00 | — | — | $33.45−$50.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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