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Payot Huile Élixir Enhancing Nourishing Oil
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Payot Huile Élixir Enhancing Nourishing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Huile Élixir Enhancing Nourishing Oil”
From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.

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).

Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.8–7.3%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~4–6.1%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.2%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.8–2.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–2%
Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.8–1.25%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.35–0.8%
Isopropyl isostearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~22–33%
Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~5.8–8.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.4–1%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocotrienols, Borago officinalis seed oil + 3 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (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).

TocotrienolsKey activeEffect: HighA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms~0.5–1.2%
Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.8–2.7%
Daucus carota sativa root extractEffect: LowCarrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color~0.35–0.85%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.~0.9–1.4%
TocopherolUnder-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~0.45–1%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Tocotrienols, Tocopherol
May help

This product contains tocotrienols. 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.

TocotrienolsKey activeEffect: MediumA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms~0.5–1.2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.3–2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.9–1.4%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.4–1%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin3/5~22–33%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Isopropyl isostearate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dicaprylyl ether~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~4.8–7.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~4–6.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Corylus avellana seed oil~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.2–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Borago officinalis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Parfum~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.8–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Tocotrienols~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Beta-carotene~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–1%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Isopropyl isostearate, Dicaprylyl ether, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Corylus avellana seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Borago officinalis seed oil, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja oil, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Citral

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

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    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
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    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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