Nannette De Gaspé

Nannette De Gaspé Elixir Noir Face Oil

Name: Nannette De Gaspé - Elixir Noir Face Oil
Brand: Nannette De Gaspé

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

18 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“This intensely nourishing, lightweight facial oil penetrates deeply and effortlessly to improve firmness, texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while reducing redness and blemishes and balancing the skin's natural oils.”

Source: Bluemercury

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: carnosine, dextran.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, cannabis sativa seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~28–35%

Ribes nigrum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.6–0.9%

Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.7–1.05%

CarnosineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.35–0.6%

Corallina officinalis extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.35–0.6%

Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%

DextranKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar~0.3–0.55%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.1%

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentKey activeEffect: HighA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~0.4–0.65%

Acetyl hexapeptide-1HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.55%

Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.65–0.95%

Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%

Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~0.45–0.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.4–1.7%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighSoftens 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.~0.45–0.7%

Avena sativa kernel extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.65%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.35–0.65%

Anti-aging

3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“This intensely nourishing, lightweight facial oil penetrates deeply and effortlessly to improve firmness, texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while reducing redness and blemishes and balancing the skin's natural oils.”

Source: Bluemercury

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, carnosine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Acetyl hexapeptide-1Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.55%

CarnosineKey activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.35–0.6%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 13 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

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

CarnosineKey activeEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.35–0.6%

Aloe barbadensis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.45–0.7%

Melia azadirachta flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin~1.7–2%

Ocimum sanctum leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals~0.3–0.55%

Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.65–0.95%

Solanum melongena fruit extractEffect: LowEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.35–0.6%

Coccinia indica fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin~0.75–1.1%

Corallina officinalis extractEffect: LowRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.35–0.6%

Eclipta prostrata extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating~2.3–2.8%

Ribes nigrum seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.6–0.9%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.35–0.65%

Avena sativa kernel extractEffect: Low, below effective doseAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.65%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa moschata seed oil + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 31 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Eclipta prostrata extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.3–2.8%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–1.7%est.

Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.3%est.

Rosa moschata seed oil—High~0.55–0.8%est.

Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis flower extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Curcuma longa root extractA 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 irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Canbe irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1.7–2%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.75–1.1%est.

Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.65–0.95%est.

Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~0.6–0.9%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.65%est.

Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.45–0.7%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Squalane~28–35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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.

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Water~12–15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~3.2–3.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Eclipta prostrata extract~2.3–2.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~1.7–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Parfum~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pentylene glycol~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~1–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.75–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.7–1.05%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~0.65–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.65–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Papaver somniferum seed oil~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Punica granatum seed oil~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.6–0.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

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Rosa moschata seed oil~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rubus occidentalis seed oil~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.4–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

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Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.35–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Carnosine~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Potassium sorbate~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Helianthus annuus seed extract~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Heptapeptide-7~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lecithin~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Oryza sativa bran extract~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Xanthan gum~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Aloe barbadensis flower extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Nigella sativa seed extract~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Hydrolyzed pearl~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extract

Acetyl hexapeptide-1~0.3–0.55%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Dextran~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar

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Cycnoches cooperi extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sorbic acid~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citral~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%

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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Linalool~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Squalane, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Eclipta prostrata extract, Sodium chloride, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Papaver somniferum seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Rubus occidentalis seed oil, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Corallina officinalis extract, Carnosine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Heptapeptide-7, Lecithin, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Nigella sativa seed extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrolyzed pearl, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Dextran, Cycnoches cooperi extract, Sorbic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Nannette De Gaspé - Elixir Noir Face Oil" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Carnosine, dextran and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Cannabis sativa seed oil, cucurbita pepo seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, ribes nigrum seed oil and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: jojoba oil, vitamin e, lecithin and oatmeal extract

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.