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Medipharma Cosmetics Olivenol Face Cream
Medipharma Cosmetics

Medipharma Cosmetics Olivenol Face Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Triticum vulgare germ extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Germany's Olivenol, an extra-hydrating face cream with Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, gently smooths and moisturizes dry and sensitive skin.”
Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: persea gratissima fruit extract, triticum vulgare germ extract.

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).

Triticum vulgare germ extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance~2.9–4.4%
Persea gratissima fruit extractKey active· EmollientEffect: High~2.2–3.3%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractKey activeEffect: HighAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%
Peg-8 beeswaxEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)~5.5–8.3%
Olea europaea fruit extract· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~3.9–5.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.8–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Peg-8 beeswaxHelps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)Medium~5.5–8.3%est.
Triticum vulgare germ extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intoleranceMedium~2.9–4.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Triticum vulgare germ extractPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance3/5~2.9–4.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-8 beeswax~5.5–8.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)

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Olea europaea fruit extract~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Triticum vulgare germ extract~2.9–4.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance

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Persea gratissima fruit extract~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tocopherol~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methyldibromo glutaronitrile~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Water, Peg-8 beeswax, Olea europaea fruit extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methyldibromo glutaronitrile, Parfum

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Key difference—Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePhytosphingosineMineral Oil
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
  2. 2
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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