Milani

Milani Prep+Brighten Rose Face Oil

Name: Milani - Prep+Brighten Rose Face Oil
Brand: Milani

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

11 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Features Weightless oil prepares skin for flawless makeup application Lightweight, never greasy Fast-absorbing Vegan Made in the U. S. A. Cruelty-Free Benefits Replenishes dehydrated skin for radiance enhancing, youthful glow May be used on the face, hair and body Key Ingredients Combines Vitamin C, Sunflower, Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond and Crambe Abyssinica Oils to help replenish dehydrated skin to enhance youthful glow Rich in essential fatty acids”

Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–34%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~2.8–4.2%

Corallina officinalis extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.2–0.75%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.9–7.3%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.3–6.4%

Crambe abyssinica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.8–2.8%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~3.6–5.3%

Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~1.5–2.2%

Camellia oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~0.4–1%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~1.2–1.8%

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~0.05–0.3%

Anti-aging

3 ingredients credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“Features Weightless oil prepares skin for flawless makeup application Lightweight, never greasy Fast-absorbing Vegan Made in the U. S. A. Cruelty-Free Benefits Replenishes dehydrated skin for radiance enhancing, youthful glow May be used on the face, hair and body Key Ingredients Combines Vitamin C, Sunflower, Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond and Crambe Abyssinica Oils to help replenish dehydrated skin to enhance youthful glow Rich in essential fatty acids”

Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~3.6–5.3%

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedEffect: HighBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.~0.1–0.45%

Evens skin tone

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“Milani Rose Face Oil moisturizes, balances, brightens and evens skin tone.”

Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Carapa guaianensis seed oilA plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Eclipta prostrata extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Aloe barbadensis flower extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Ocimum basilicum extractA plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~4.3–6.4%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.8–4.2%est.

Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.8–2.8%est.

Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.95–1.4%est.

Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~0.4–1%est.

Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~0.1–0.45%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 oil

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.3–6.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.6–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil~1.8–2.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Rosa canina fruit oil~1.2–1.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin

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Carapa guaianensis seed oil~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.4–1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Parfum~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Eclipta prostrata extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Aloe barbadensis flower extract~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Ocimum basilicum extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

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Lawsonia inermis extract~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.1–0.45%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Geraniol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Amino esters-1~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Bht~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Parfum, Eclipta prostrata extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Lawsonia inermis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Amino esters-1, Tocopherol, Bht