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MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 13 moreWorks
“Despite containing physical exfoliants, this facial polish helps to nourish the skin to prevent it feeling stripped or overly dry.”
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:
glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreNot delivered
“Silica and MSM granules gently exfoliate and unclog pores to reveal a smoother skin texture, while vitamin A stimulates cellular turnover and collagen production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishInulinNot delivered
“Silica and MSM granules gently exfoliate and unclog pores to reveal a smoother skin texture, while vitamin A stimulates cellular turnover and collagen production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Micro Exfoliating Balm”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This is perfect for dry, dehydrated or dull skin types, helping to minimise pores and even out skin's tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 3 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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSesamum indicum seed oil~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilDecyl oleate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateGlyceryl stearate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.3%
- 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 triglycerideDimethyl sulfone~1.5–2.2%
Glyceryl dibehenate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~1.3–2%
Tribehenin~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninGlyceryl caprylate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl behenate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilCoco-glucoside~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- 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 butterCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.7%
Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholWater~0.15–0.5%
Inulin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideAleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilRosa canina seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Decyl oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethyl sulfone, Glyceryl dibehenate, Silica, Tribehenin, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl behenate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coco-glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum, Mentha piperita oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Unknown, Water, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid
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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.
| OSKIAMicro Exfoliating BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Ranavat BotanicsFacial Polish | RanavatFacial Polish Mini | ELEMISPro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $58.18 | $15.00 | $58.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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