Puressentiel Firming Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils Clinically Proven

Puressentiel Firming Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils Clinically Proven

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Firming Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils Clinically Proven”
From product name

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

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~2.8–4.3%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2–3%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%
Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.45–1.1%
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~0.15–0.6%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~22–33%
Dibutyl adipate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~4.7–7%
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~3.7–5.5%
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~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
31 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil + 29 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 35 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA 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 skinHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Foeniculum vulgare oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus grandis extract—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Salvia officinalis extract—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Santalum album—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.8–4.3%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2–3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dibutyl adipate~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Cetearyl isononanoate~4.6–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Dicaprylyl ether~3.7–5.5%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~2–3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Limonene~1.4–2.1%
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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Citrus limon peel oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~1–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.45–1.1%
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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Corylus avellana seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

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 oil
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Cedrus atlantica wood oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Foeniculum vulgare seed extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract
Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Salvia officinalis oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Juniperus communis wood oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Achillea millefolium extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Isoeugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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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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Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Cinnamyl
Not recognized
Alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Geranium maculatum extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus grandis extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Citrus reticulata extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Parsley, petitgrain
Not recognized
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Salvia officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Santalum album~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Santalum album
Wintergreen
Not recognized
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Cananga odorata flower oil
Ingredient list view

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Dibutyl adipate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Foeniculum vulgare seed extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Juniperus communis wood oil, Achillea millefolium extract, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Unknown, Alcohol, Geranium maculatum extract, Citrus grandis extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Santalum album, Unknown, Cananga odorata flower oil

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