Oio Lab

MINI Brightening Facial Treatment Oil With Vitamin C

Name: Oio Lab - MINI Brightening Facial Treatment Oil With Vitamin C
Brand: Oio Lab

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 3 of 3 advertised claims delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Anti-aging

ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE at ~5–7.5% + 1 more curated active

Good evidence

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.

ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATERole: HeroA 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)~5–7.5%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.35–0.85%

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~11–16%

Borago officinalis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.5–5.2%

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.~2.5–3.7%

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilRole: Key activePlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~2–3%

Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~0.3–0.75%

Moisturizing

8 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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).

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.5–5.2%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~0.3–0.75%

ROSA CANINA FRUIT OILRole: Under-dosedA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~1.1–1.7%

ROSA RUBIGINOSA SEED OILRole: Key activePlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~2–3%

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.~2.5–3.7%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.35–0.85%

VACCINIUM MACROCARPON SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~11–16%

Evens skin tone

ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE at ~5–7.5%

Good evidence

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~11–16%

Borago officinalis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.5–5.2%

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.~2.5–3.7%

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilRole: Key activePlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~2–3%

Anti-oxidation

ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE at ~5–7.5% delivers this without it being on the label

Quiet bonus

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.

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.5–5.2%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.35–0.85%

VACCINIUM MACROCARPON SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~11–16%

Irritancy

6 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Silybum marianum seed oilA 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 lackingHigh~26–39%est.

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~2–3%est.

Rosa moschata seed oil—High~1.5–2.3%est.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionLow~11–16%est.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA 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)Low~5–7.5%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingLow~1.1–1.7%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

Low risk

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels