L'Oréal Paris L'Oréal Paris Extraordinary Facial Oil
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The skin's barrier function is strengthened to help protect the skin from becoming dry.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.3–6.5%
- 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 oilCamelina sativa seed oil~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- 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 oilRosa canina fruit oil~2.1–3.2%
- 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 oilParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPassiflora edulis seed oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilTocopherol~1–1.5%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitronellol~0.45–1.05%
Linalool~0.4–1%
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.35–0.85%
Origanum majorana leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCucumis sativus fruit~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitral~0.15–0.6%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractEugenol~0.1–0.45%
Coumarin~0.1–0.45%
Sclareolide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideRose flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Parfum, Unknown, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Unknown, Citronellol, Linalool, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Geraniol, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cucumis sativus fruit, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Curcuma longa root extract, Eugenol, Coumarin, Sclareolide, Rose flower oil, Unknown, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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