PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The added benefit of potent antioxidants will protect against free radicals to combat the signs of premature aging.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pro Remedy Oil by Renée Rouleau contains a blend of 12 carefully selected lipid-rich skin oils delivering exceptional barrier repair benefits to dry, parched skin in need of moisture.
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
helianthus annuus seed oil
6.8% -
10.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
guaiazulene
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
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Anti-oxidation
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
rubus idaeus seed oil
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
6.8% -
10.1%
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
isoamyl laurate
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isoamyl laurate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Nigella sativa seed oil, Unknown, Lac, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopherol, Guaiazulene, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol
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
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpon
- BERRY SEEDS: A SOURCE OF SPECIALTY OILS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOACTIVES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of a Guaiazulene-Containing Ointment on Nipple and Areola Area Health of Women