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Natural Instinct Vitamin C Camellia Oil
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Natural Instinct Vitamin C Camellia Oil

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Contains Vitamins A, B and E. This luxurious oil hydrates, firms and shields skin from free radical damage.”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, camellia oleifera 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).

Camellia oleifera seed oilKey activeEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~23–34%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA 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~3.9–5.8%
Oenothera biennis oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~8.6–12.8%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~4.7–7.1%
Evens skin tone
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“CERTIFIED ORGANIC GERANIUM OIL & ROSEMARY EXTRACT Promotes clear skin, helps restore skin hydration and improves skin tone.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUnder-dosedEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~4.7–7.1%
Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“A high powered, lightweight anti-ageing facial oil that helps support collagen production and reduce the visible signs of damaging free radicals Struggling to fall asleep, combat that wired and tired feeling with Geranium Oil and Rosemary Extract to promote .”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUnder-dosedEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~4.7–7.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower extractUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~23–34%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~8.6–12.8%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~4.7–7.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Camellia oleifera seed oil~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Oenothera biennis oil~8.6–12.8%
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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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~4.7–7.1%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.9–5.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating

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Camellia oleifera seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Borago Officinalis Seed OilBisabolol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamicssciencedirect.com
  2. 2
    Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysisscielo.br
  3. 3
    A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative propertiessciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interactionmorressier.com
  5. 5
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
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