OUI the People Health Food Brightening Prebiotic Body Lotion with Squalane
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“What it is: A lightweight lotion with prebiotics to balance skin’s microbiome and deliver intense hydration, replenishing dry skin with nutrient-rich moisture.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
“Beta arbutin, a skin brightening agent that targets tyrosinase, targets the rate of melanin formation that contributes to visible scars and the appearance of uneven skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, lycopene, thioctic acid, tocotrienols) 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 - arbutin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains astaxanthin, tocotrienols. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Squalane~5.4–8.1%
- 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 SqualaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens 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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLactobacillus/lactococcus/leuconostoc/saccharomyces laminaria digitata ferment filtrate~3–4.5%
Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinArbutin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinLentinus edodes extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilHelianthus annuus seed wax~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxMyricetin~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.8–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolTocotrienols~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
More about TocotrienolsAstaxanthin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinLycopene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product
More about LycopeneXanthophylls~0.35–0.8%
Thioctic acid~0.3–0.7%
Beta-carotene~0.1–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lactobacillus/lactococcus/leuconostoc/saccharomyces laminaria digitata ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Arbutin, Lentinus edodes extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Myricetin, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Astaxanthin, Lycopene, Xanthophylls, Thioctic acid, Beta-carotene, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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Product summary
"OUI the People - Health Food Brightening Prebiotic Body Lotion with Squalane" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 40.00$ 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.
- 1
- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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