Lolas Apothecary

Lolas Apothecary Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle

Name: Lolas Apothecary - Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle
Brand: Lolas Apothecary

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“Rosehip CO2 is a rich source of trans-retinoic acid and omega 3, 6 and 9 for skin regeneration, clinically proven to effectively erase stretch marks, age spots and fine lines .”

Source: Naturisimo

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~23–34%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.5–2.2%

Moisturizing

6 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Shea Butter rich in vitamin A, E and F and nourishes and protects while stimulating collagen production .”

Source: Naturisimo

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera 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).

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~23–34%

Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~4.5–6.8%

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~4.9–7.4%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.5–2.2%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~1.1–1.6%

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

No support

What the product description says

“Rosehip CO2 is a rich source of trans-retinoic acid and omega 3, 6 and 9 for skin regeneration, clinically proven to effectively erase stretch marks, age spots and fine lines .”

Source: Naturisimo

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1.5–2.2%

Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~2.6–3.9%

Rosa canina fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking~3.8–5.7%

Camellia oleifera seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~4.5–6.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~2.6–3.9%est.

Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~1.8–2.6%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.

Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.3%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.45–1%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~4.5–6.8%est.

Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~3.8–5.7%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~23–34%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.9–7.4%est.

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.9–7.4%

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

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~4.5–6.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Rosa canina fruit extract~3.8–5.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~2.6–3.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Cymbopogon martini oil~1.8–2.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Tocopherol~1.5–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Rosa damascena flower oil~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Santalum album oil~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Santalum album oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool, Limonene, Unknown