NUXE Nuxuriance Gold Light Look Balm

Nuxuriance Gold Light Look Balm

Efficacy 50/100·Medium irritancy

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Product claims breakdown

Anti-aging
1 ingredient contributes at the levels below
Partial evidence

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.35–0.65%
SqualaneRole: Key activeAn 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.~5–6.1%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–5.2%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.3–4%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~2.5–3.1%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.1%
Capryloyl glycineRole: Key activeHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.8%
Brassica campestris seed oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.6%
Irritancy
11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 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~0.7–1.1%est.
Albizia julibrissin bark extractA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.6–0.95%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.55–0.8%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.6–0.9%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeLow~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.35–0.65%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.Low~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Hydrogenated coconut oil ~1.5–1.9% — rinse-off or low %
Some risk
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Hydrogenated coconut oilHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.7–2.1%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Squalane~5–6.1%
Key active
Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
Key active
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~3.3–4%
Key active
Dimethicone~2.5–3.1%
Key active
Arachidyl alcohol~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
Key activeComedo · medium
Hydrogenated coconut oil~1.5–1.9%
Comedo · high
Behenyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Mica~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Parfum~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · high
Arachidyl glucoside~0.65–1%
Formula
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.95%
Low-irritation
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Low-irritation
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
Low-irritation
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Low-irritation
Capryloyl glycine~0.55–0.8%
Key active
Sodium gluconate~0.4–0.65%
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Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.65%
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Xanthan gum~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Citric acid~0.35–0.65%
Low-irritation
Hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.65%
Key active
Bougainvillea glabra leaf cell extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Decyl glucoside~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Glutamine~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Phenethyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Brassica campestris seed oil~0.35–0.6%
Key active
Ci 77491~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Iron oxides~0.3–0.55%
UV filter
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
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Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.6%
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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
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Etlingera elatior extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Under-dosedLow-irritation
Darutoside~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
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Crocus sativus flower extract~0.15–0.3%
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Eichhornia crassipes extract~0.15–0.3%
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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high

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