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MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 4 moreWorks
“Infused with natural bergamot essential oils to help you relax and unwind, My Viv’s luxurious Massage Oil helps to relax, soothe and moisturise while leaving a soft aroma on the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, 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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, TocopherolMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilOlea europaea fruit oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilParfum~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- 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 oilTocopherol~1.9–2.8%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.95–1.4%
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.55–1.3%
Coriandrum sativum oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilElettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Origanum majorana leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 salicylate~0.15–0.65%
Citral~0.15–0.55%
Citronellol~0.1–0.5%
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Parfum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Coriandrum sativum oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol
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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.
| My VIVBergamot Massage OilYOUR PRODUCT | SheaMoistureBath, Massage and Body Oil Coconut Oil and Hibiscus | Peet RivkoBody Oil | VOYAMama Oil Stretch Mark Minimising Body Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | $11.99 | — | $57.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Adansonia Digitata Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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