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MoisturizingArgania spinosa kernel oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“A golden-hued face oil brimming with highly vibrant powers that instantly illuminate and hydrate tired skin, releasing dullness and congestion and radiantly removing traces of time.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: argania spinosa kernel oil, macadamia ternifolia 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).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Helps fade small wrinkles and broken capillaries”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Argania spinosa kernel oil~23–34%
- 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 oilRosa moschata seed oil~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilHypericum perforatum oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMalus sylvestris flower extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A flower extract that contains volatile compounds. Used to add fragrance and can be irritating
More about Malus sylvestris flower extractPunica granatum seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilRosa damascena flower oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium flower extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Picea mariana leaf oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyperus scariosus root oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria alba flower extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.75%
Citral~0.15–0.65%
Citronellol~0.15–0.6%
Eugenol~0.15–0.55%
Farnesol~0.1–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Hypericum perforatum oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Malus sylvestris flower extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Citrus aurantium flower extract, Picea mariana leaf oil, Cyperus scariosus root oil, Plumeria alba flower extract, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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