L'Oréal Paris Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Oil-Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 16 moreStrong evidence
“Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Oil-Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Limnanthes alba seed oilLimited evidence
“The signs of fatigue are reduced making your features look and feel relaxed.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Hydrolyzed soy proteinModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAlcohol denat.~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Paraffinum liquidum~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
C30-45 alkyl dimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-20 stearate~1.4–1.7%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSilica~1.2–1.5%
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.95–1.15%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilJasminum officinale extract~0.65–1%
Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePeg-100 stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCera microcristallina~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.6–0.9%
Paraffin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPotassium hydroxide~0.6–0.85%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRoyal jelly extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractCarbomer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCalcium pantothenate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateDisodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Propylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydrolyzed soy protein~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerOctyldodecanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 14700~0.55–0.85%
Ci 19140~0.55–0.8%
Ci 77891~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideLinalool~0.5–0.75%
Geraniol~0.5–0.75%
Eugenol~0.45–0.7%
Coumarin~0.45–0.7%
Limonene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.4–0.6%
Citronellol~0.45–0.65%
Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Paraffinum liquidum, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, C30-45 alkyl dimethicone, Peg-20 stearate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Silica, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Jasminum officinale extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Tin oxide, Peg-100 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Paraffin, Potassium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Royal jelly extract, Carbomer, Calcium pantothenate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Coumarin, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Unknown
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| L'Oréal ParisExtraordinary Oil Nourishing Oil-CreamYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNeovadiol Rose Platinum Night Cream | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM | GarnierSkin Naturals UltraLift Night Anti-Wrinkle Firming Cream | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 56% | 51% |
| Price | $12.00 | $37.39+$25.39 | $56.27+$44.27 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Calcium Pca | Adenosine | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "L'Oréal Paris - Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Oil-Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed soy protein and royal jelly extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, argania spinosa kernel oil, limnanthes alba seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and cera microcristallina) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 11.95$ in the United States and for 8.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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