Pili Ani Self-care Night Recovery Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Provides additional moisturization and helps prevent moisture loss at night when skin can become dehydrated.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Elemi oil has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, helping reduce redness and irritation and minimizing breakouts.”
This product contains ingredients (linoleic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Canarium ovatum fruit oil~39–59%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~6.3–9.5%
- 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 SqualaneCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateIsoamyl laurate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateCaprylic/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 triglycerideLinoleic acid~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidGlycine soja oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilArnica montana flower extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractTocopherol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolOenothera biennis oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 undecylenate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- 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 oilCanarium luzonicum gum oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilIngredient list view
Canarium ovatum fruit oil, Squalane, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Isoamyl laurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Glycine soja oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Tocopherol, Oenothera biennis oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Canarium luzonicum gum oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Pili AniSelf-care Night Recovery OilYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensPower D - Fortifying & Restoring | BiossanceSqualane + Omega Repair Cream Jumbo | Skyn IcelandArctic Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $61.82 | $46.67−$15.15 | $65.33+$3.51 | $42.00−$19.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Ceramide Np | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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