PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Use this to soothe, encourage elasticity, replenish and lock in moisture while stimulating your skin’s natural renewal process, which in turn will reduce the look of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
ubiquinone
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Jam-packed with nutrients (22, to be exact), MUTHA’s Face Oil is a one-stop shop for all things hydration and nourishment.
rosa canina seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
borago officinalis seed oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
ubiquinone
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
sambucus nigra fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
oenothera biennis oil
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Use this to soothe, encourage elasticity, replenish and lock in moisture while stimulating your skin’s natural renewal process, which in turn will reduce the look of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
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
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
oenothera biennis oil
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
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
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
squalane
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
camellia japonica seed oil
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Squalane, Camellia japonica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Unknown, Jasminum sambac flower oil, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Curcuma longa root extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Orchis mascula flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Eugenol, Farnesol, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol
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- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
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- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oils
- Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oil
- Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studies
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract
- Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroactive Properties of Selected Fruit Extracts
- Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructus