Nippon Olive Olive Manon Esperanza Emulsion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“It feels like something between a thick lotion and a serum, and since it also contains oils such as olive oil, even a small amount is satisfyingly moisturizing.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“It prevents rough skin and gives firmness, elasticity, and clarity to aged skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus grandis seed extract + 1 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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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAlcohol~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSqualane~2.2–3.3%
- 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 SqualaneAureobasidium pullulans/olive leaf extract ferment filtrate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit juice~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.2–1.8%
- 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 oilOlea europaea leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractGlycolipids~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPyrus cydonia seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAscorbic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSodium pca~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCetearyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-50 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.05–0.25%
Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane, Aureobasidium pullulans/olive leaf extract ferment filtrate, Olea europaea fruit juice, Olea europaea fruit oil, Olea europaea leaf extract, Glycolipids, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Ascorbic acid, Sodium pca, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil, Geraniol
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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.
- 1
- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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