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Sanctuary Spa Overnight Replenishing Miracle Oil
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Sanctuary Spa Overnight Replenishing Miracle Oil

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 4 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Deliver a nourishing kick to skin in need of a little TLC with the Sanctuary Spa Overnight Replenishing Miracle Oil ; a super-rich and indulgent luxurious elixir powered by a blend natural oils that works overnight to rejuvenate your complexion.”
Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.4–5.1%
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~22–33%
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~4.1–6.1%
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.~6.6–9.9%
Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~5–7.5%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Suitable for all skin types, the lipid recovery facial oil gets to work on smoothing the appearance of wrinkles with anti-ageing ingredient Juvinity™ whilst Rosehip, Pomegranate Seed and Jojoba oils retexture, protect and promote elasticity respectively.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“With continued use, the results show a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles with improved radiance and tone.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~4.1–6.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%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~6.6–9.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.4–5.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~5–7.5%est.
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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
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

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.6–9.9%
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.

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~5–7.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~4.1–6.1%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.4–5.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Linalool~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Punica granatum seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Geranylgeranylisopropanol~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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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Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Punica granatum seed oil, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Limonene, Geraniol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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