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Pai Skincare Virtuous Circle Kukui & Jojoba Bead Exfoliator
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Topped with Kukui Oil to resist moisture loss, the exfoliator helps reinforce the natural skin barrier, supporting soft and conditioned results.
aleurites moluccanus seed oil
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
beta-sitosterol
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Ideal for sensitive and problem skin, including skin prone to redness, eczema and acne.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Virtuous Circle Kukui & Jojoba Bead Exfoliator
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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Exfoliation | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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helianthus annuus seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Jojoba esters, Sucrose laurate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Unknown, Beta-sitosterol, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Tocopherol, Squalene, Linalool, Citral, Limonene
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
- The Ameliorative Effect of β-sitosterol on DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
- Ethnopharmacological Properties and Medicinal Uses of Litsea cubeba
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology