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Manuka Doctor Replenishing Facial Oil
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Replenishing Facial Oil
vitis vinifera seed oil
4% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
borago officinalis seed oil
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
rubus idaeus seed oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
oenothera biennis oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Achieve a revitalised complexion with the Replenishing Facial Oil from Manuka Doctor, an Omega-rich treatment expertly formulated to leave you with brighter, more youthful-looking skin.
ascorbyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
borago officinalis seed oil
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
5.4% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
persea gratissima oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Ingredient list view
Corylus avellana seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Rosa eglantaria seed oil, Parfum, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
Sources
- Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpon
- BERRY SEEDS: A SOURCE OF SPECIALTY OILS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOACTIVES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children