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Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Caressing Body Oil
Molton Brown

Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Caressing Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Molton Brown, Heavenly Gingerlily This sensual body oil pampers and comforts the skin; it uses Tamanu and Argan oils to hydrate and conditions the skin.”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: sesamum indicum seed oil, vitis vinifera 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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~1.5–2.2%
Zea mays oilKey activeEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~3.4–5.1%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~2–2.9%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~22–33%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.1–3.1%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~4.8–7.2%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.6–1.35%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim
Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~2.1–3.1%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~1.5–2.2%
Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.6–1.35%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 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~3.6–5.4%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.8–7.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~4.8–7.2%est.
Zea mays oilA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function3/5~3.4–5.1%est.
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Isopropyl palmitate~4.8–7.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Zea mays oil~3.4–5.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Parfum~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Tocopherol~2.1–3.1%
Key active
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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Sesamum indicum seed oil~2–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.5–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.6–1.35%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Linalool~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl palmitate, Zea mays oil, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Tocopherol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuadorresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  5. 5
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  6. 6
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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