PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a type of omega-3 from algae, may help reduce signs of aging by blocking UV-induced enzymes that destroy collagen.
astaxanthin
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
limnanthes alba seed oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Protective Day Oil
argania spinosa kernel oil
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
borago officinalis seed oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
persea gratissima oil
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
astaxanthin
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
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
borago officinalis seed oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
limnanthes alba seed oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
borago officinalis seed oil
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
persea gratissima oil
3.8% -
5.7%
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
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Unknown, Rosa canina seed oil, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Sambucus nigra extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Astaxanthin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Unknown, Docosahexaenoic acid, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Myrtus communis oil, Unknown
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- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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- Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. saboten
- Astaxanthin, canthaxanthin and b-carotene differently affect UVA-induced oxidative damage and expression of oxidative stress-responsive enzymes
- Astaxanthin attenuates the UVA-induced up-regulation of matrixmetalloproteinase-1 and skin fibroblast elastase in human dermal fibroblasts
- Protective Effects of Topical Application of a Poorly Soluble Antioxidant Astaxanthin Liposomal Formulation on Ultraviolet-Induced Skin Damage
- The Enigma of Bioactivity and Toxicity of Botanical Oils for Skin Care
- Characteristics and composition of tomato seed oil
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