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NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Limited Edition Oil - Coral

Name: NUXE - Huile Prodigieuse Limited Edition Oil - Coral
Brand: NUXE

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 8 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Treat yourself to the iconic NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Limited Edition Oil , a luxurious dry oil that nourishes, repairs and softens both your skin and hair, now with new limited edition packaging featuring a summery design from young artists at the French design school Penninghen.Specially formulated with a unique cocktail of Vitamin E and six precious plant oils – camellia, hazelnut, borage, St John's Wort, sweet almond and macadamia – the oil offers ultimate hydration to leave skin sumptuously soft and hair ultra glossy.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–5.6%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.8%

Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~0.5–1.1%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~0.45–1.05%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~23–34%

Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.1–7.6%

Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~4.4–6.6%

Camellia oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~1.6–2.4%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.55–1.3%

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~0.9–1.35%

Evens skin tone

Ascorbic acid

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Massaged into skin, it can even help to alleviate the appearance of stretch marks.”

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighThe 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~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Ascorbic acidThe 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 agingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.8–5.6%est.

Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–1.05%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Comedogenic

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

1 flagged

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

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~23–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~5.1–7.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dicaprylyl ether~4.4–6.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.6–3.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Corylus avellana seed oil~1.9–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~1.6–2.4%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Parfum~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Camellia japonica seed oil~1.1–1.7%

Formula

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

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Tocopherol~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-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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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.55–1.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Borago officinalis seed oil~0.5–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%

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~0.35–0.8%

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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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.35–0.8%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

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

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%

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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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Coco-caprylate/caprate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Dicaprylyl ether, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Corylus avellana seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Parfum, Camellia japonica seed oil, Tocopherol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ascorbic acid, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol