Puressentiel SOS Skin Anti-Blemish Care with 11 Essential Oils
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Anti-blemishZinc pca, Salix alba bark extract + 3 moreNot delivered
“SOS Skin Anti-Blemish Care with 11 Essential Oils”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
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, zinc pca.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy20 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 18 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.5%
- 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 triglycerideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilBehenyl alcohol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateBisabolol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.3–1.6%
Propanediol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTalc~1.1–1.3%
Lavandula hybrida grosso herb oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyl avocadate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCymbopogon martini oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilAlcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholInulin lauryl carbamate~0.35–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSesamum indicum seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilJuniperus communis wood oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateZinc pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSalicylic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilCellulose gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSalix alba bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.25–0.45%
Iris florentina root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Serenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractBeta-sitosterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolCinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.25–0.5%
Retinyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractPropyl gallate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Propanediol, Talc, Lavandula hybrida grosso herb oil, Butyl avocadate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Cymbopogon martini oil, Alcohol, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Xanthan gum, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Juniperus communis wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Glyceryl stearate, Zinc pca, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cellulose gum, Salix alba bark extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Iris florentina root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Beta-sitosterol, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Zinc sulfate, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Propyl gallate, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Eugenol, Citronellol, Farnesol, Citral, Coumarin
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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.
| PuressentielSOS Skin Anti-Blemish Care with 11 Essential OilsYOUR PRODUCT | DALCHMYD'ALCHÉMY AGE DEFENCE BROAD-SPECTRUM REMEDY | Mara BeautyMara Clear Skin Mineral Milk | Skin JuicePineapple Punch Purifying Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | — | — | $109.62 | $15.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 34 studies and safety reviews.
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