Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
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).
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A blend of evening primrose, argan and jojoba oils work together to ramp up hydration levels, reinforce your skin’s moisture barrier and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Source: Cultbeauty
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.
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A blend of evening primrose, argan and jojoba oils work together to ramp up hydration levels, reinforce your skin’s moisture barrier and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).
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.
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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.
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
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
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Grapeseed and rosehip oils boost elasticity while providing a hefty dose of vitamins to brighten, even skin tone and protect your precious visage from the harmful wrath of free radicals and environmental aggressors.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product contains ingredients (glycine soja seed extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 66/100.
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Key Actives
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
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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.
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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.
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
Comedogenic ingredients
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
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
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
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.
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
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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.
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isononyl isononanoate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Oenothera biennis oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Glycine soja oil, Cymbopogon martini herb extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Mentha viridis extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Rose extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
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