MILK MAKEUP Sunshine Vitamin C + Squalane Face & Body Oil
Works for
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“Vitamin C 3%: Visibly brightens and firms skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil + 3 moreWorks
“What it is: A clean, 96 percent-natural face-and-body oil, formulated with vitamin C and olive-derived squalane, that absorbs quickly to moisturize and visibly brighten and firm your skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, persea gratissima 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-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPersea gratissima oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSqualane~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 ascorbateHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~1.1–1.6%
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCurcuma longa root oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 acetateLecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~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 LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Curcuma longa root oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Lecithin, Parfum, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
| MILK MAKEUPSunshine Vitamin C + Squalane Face & Body OilYOUR PRODUCT | OnekindGold Rush Revitalizing Body Oil | BloomeffectsRoyal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil | Cirem SkincareMending Moon Moonglow Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | $44.00 | $85.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Helianthus Annuus Extract | Niacinamide | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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