Odacite Intensive Therapy • Shea Butter + Citrus Fruit • Hand & Foot Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSaccharum officinarum extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 8 moreGood evidence
“Our Vitamin C Brightening Serum is powered by stabilized Vitamin C + E and Hyaluronic Acid to visibly reduce dark spots, even the look of skin tone, refine texture, and enhance overall radiance while delivering lightweight, long lasting hydration”
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:
galactoarabinan, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Our Vitamin C Brightening Serum is powered by stabilized Vitamin C + E and Hyaluronic Acid to visibly reduce dark spots, even the look of skin tone, refine texture, and enhance overall radiance while delivering lightweight, long lasting hydration”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCetearyl olivate~1.4–2.1%
Sorbitan olivate~1.3–1.9%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 alcoholOlea europaea fruit oil~0.95–1.4%
- 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 oilCetyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGalactoarabinan~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCera alba~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaWater~0.4–0.95%
Calophyllum inophyllum leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix nigra bark extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractMentha piperita oil~0.35–0.8%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilKrameria triandra root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.7%
Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilMentha spicata leaf/stem oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetyl alcohol, Galactoarabinan, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cera alba, Water, Calophyllum inophyllum leaf extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Mentha piperita oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Krameria triandra root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Mentha spicata leaf/stem oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Odacite - Intensive Therapy • Shea Butter + Citrus Fruit • Hand & Foot Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Odacite - Intensive Therapy • Shea Butter + Citrus Fruit • Hand & Foot Balm ticks this box. Galactoarabinan and aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and olea europaea fruit oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.50% - 1.15%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Odacite" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 47.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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