Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingUbiquinone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreModerate evidence
“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.”
This product contains ubiquinone. 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.
MoisturizingRosa canina seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil + 10 moreGood evidence
“Jam-packed with nutrients (22, to be exact), MUTHA’s Face Oil is a one-stop shop for all things hydration and nourishment.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“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.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Sambucus nigra fruit extract + 9 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Orchis mascula flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~25–37%
- 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 SqualaneCamellia japonica seed oil~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia japonica seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCitrullus lanatus seed oil~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilBorago officinalis seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilMacadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPunica granatum seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilJasminum sambac flower oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolUbiquinone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about UbiquinoneCurcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilRosa canina seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Rosa canina seed oilOrchis mascula flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractEugenol~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient 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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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