Oio Lab MINI Brightening Facial Treatment Oil With Vitamin C
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“An extremely stable form of vitamin C acts as a strong antioxidant, stimulates collagen production, revitalises and unifies the skin tone.”
This product contains ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Serum-oil elixir enhances skin colour, elasticity and moisture levels.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
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).
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
“An extremely stable form of vitamin C acts as a strong antioxidant, stimulates collagen production, revitalises and unifies the skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Silybum marianum seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Silybum marianum seed oil~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateBorago officinalis seed oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilSqualane~2.5–3.7%
- 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 SqualaneRosa rubiginosa seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilRosa moschata seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa canina fruit oil~1.1–1.7%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Silybum marianum seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Squalane, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Oio LabMINI Brightening Facial Treatment Oil With Vitamin CYOUR PRODUCT | SKINCITY skincareVitamin C Dewy Face Oil | ALKIRAVitamin C + Facial Oil | EssanoAdvanced Brightening Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 55% |
| Price | $39.66 | — | $26.43−$13.23 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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