PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
For skin in need of extra moisture, this oil delivers a veil of hydration to thirsty, dehydrated areas.
helianthus annuus seed oil
1.8% -
2.7%
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
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.8% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Replete with anti-ageing benefits, the formula aims to plump, smooth and alleviate.
ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.8% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
curcuma longa root extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-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
rosa canina seed oil
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
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Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.8% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
curcuma longa root extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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vitis vinifera oil
30% -
45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Vitis vinifera oil, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Isopropyl palmitate, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Adenium obesum leaf cell extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, Water, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Swertia chirata extract, Ascorbic acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate
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