Moroccanoil Shimmering Body Oil

Moroccanoil Shimmering Body Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“moisturizing blend of argan, olive, and avocado oils”
Source: Sephora CA

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

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~4.9–7.4%
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%
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~5.9–8.9%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~4–6%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“Uneven Texture”
Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%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.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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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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Sesamum indicum seed oil~5.9–8.9%
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

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~4.9–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Parfum/fragrance
Not recognized
Trihydroxystearin~4–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Mica~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ci 77491~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hexamethylindanopyran~0.4–1%
Formula
Linalyl acetate~0.3–0.7%
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Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Vanillin~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Unknown, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Ci 77491, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalyl acetate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin

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