Medipharma Cosmetics Olivenol Body Balm
Works for
MoisturizingOlea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 7 moreWorks
“Precious oils, vitamin E and skin-nourishing Shea Butter protect the skin from drying out and support its regeneration.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Olea europaea fruit oil~5–7.5%
- 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 oilHydrogenated olive oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPolyacrylamide~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- 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 oilCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acetateOlea europaea fruit unsaponifiables~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCyclopentasiloxane~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneLaureth-7~0.45–1.1%
Cyclohexasiloxane~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~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 LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated olive oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyacrylamide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables, Unknown, Paraffin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Laureth-7, Cyclohexasiloxane, Parfum, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Geraniol
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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.
| Medipharma CosmeticsOlivenol Body BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Susanne KaufmannBody Butter | SheaMoistureBath, Massage and Body Oil Coconut Oil and Hibiscus | Peet RivkoBody Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $24.50 | $67.46+$42.96 | $11.99−$12.51 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Adansonia Digitata Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Energie Fruit Glowing Body Lotion with Monoi, Organic Rose and Argan OilIndigo Wild Zum Oil, Dragon's Blood
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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