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Lumene Nordic Detox [Sisu] Recover & Protect Facial Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Known for its highly concentrated formulations utilising wild Arctic plant extracts and Nordic ingredients, Lumene’s restorative Sisu Facial Oil blends antioxidant-rich Blackcurrant, Bilberry and Lingonberry Seed Oils with essential Omega Fatty Acids and Vitamin E. The nature-based ingredients work synergistically to help defend skin against external factors including smoke, pollution and UV rays, whilst improving skin’s natural protective barrier to restore moisture and leave your revitalised complexion exuding radiance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Prevents first lines and defend beauty from urban ageing .”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePersea gratissima oil~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilTocopheryl acetate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRibes nigrum seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilVaccinium myrtillus seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linoleic acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidOleic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidPalmitic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPeg-8~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Stearic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLinolenic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAscorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~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%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil, Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Peg-8, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Linolenic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LumeneNordic Detox [Sisu] Recover & Protect Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCARENight Restore Oil | ZelensPower D - Fortifying & Restoring | PipetteBaby Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $36.88 | $10.50−$26.38 | $46.27+$9.39 | $4.16−$32.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil | Bisabolol | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Lumene - Nordic Detox [Sisu] Recover & Protect Facial Oil" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Peg-8 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 (linoleic acid, linolenic acid, persea gratissima oil, ribes nigrum seed oil and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.95% - 1.45%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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 at around 27.91£ in the United Kingdom and for 48.90CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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