ROSE INC Illuminating & Balancing Body Oil with CBG and Squalane
Works for
MoisturizingSqualane, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil + 4 moreWorks
“What it is: A luxurious oil that moisturizes, brightens, and creates a calmer mood.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
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).
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~1.4–2.2%Under-dosed
“- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Oenothera biennis oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Withania somnifera root extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~25–38%
- 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 SqualaneAleurites moluccanus seed oil~8–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilOenothera biennis oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilCannabigerol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.4–3.6%
- 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 oilTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWithania somnifera root extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~1–1.5%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLinalool~0.35–0.8%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Squalane, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Cannabigerol, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Withania somnifera root extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| ROSE INCIlluminating & Balancing Body Oil with CBG and SqualaneYOUR PRODUCT | MILK MAKEUPSunshine Vitamin C + Squalane Face & Body Oil | BloomeffectsRoyal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil | OMY labPure Face Oil – 5% Vitamin C + Squalane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $85.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Niacinamide | — |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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