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Sea Wench Naturals Blue Pearl Facial Serum
Sea Wench Naturals

Sea Wench Naturals Blue Pearl Facial Serum

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
May help
What the product description says
“A rare & exquisite facial serum; with non-reactive , non-clogging , anti-aging properties for radiant, healthy skin.”
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This product contains camellia seed oil. 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.

Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Camellia seed oil + 6 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (camellia seed oil) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~2.2–3.3%
Camellia seed oilKey activeEffect: HighOil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.95–1.45%
Camellia sinensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.85–1.25%
Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~23–34%
Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.7–5.6%
Rubus idaeus extractEffect: LowMostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2.5–3.8%
Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~1.7–2.5%
Anthemis nobilis flower oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin~0.05–0.3%
Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 7 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, argania spinosa kernel 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).

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~23–34%
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.~5.8–8.8%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.3–6.4%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.7–5.6%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~2.2–3.3%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~1.7–2.5%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.6–1.4%
Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%
Brassica oleracea italica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum extract
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rubus idaeus extractMostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~2.5–3.8%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.1–0.35%est.
Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%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~0.05–0.3%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~23–34%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~5.8–8.8%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
Brassica oleracea italica seed oilA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its ownMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.8–8.8%
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Punica granatum seed oil~4.3–6.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Punica granatum seed oil
Borago officinalis seed oil~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

More about Borago officinalis seed oil
Rubus idaeus extract~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Blueberry
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Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
Oenothera biennis oil~1.7–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Oenothera biennis oil
Camellia seed oil~0.95–1.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Camellia seed oil
Camellia sinensis extract~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

More about Camellia sinensis extract
Persea gratissima oil~0.6–1.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Cucurbita pepo seed oil~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Cucurbita pepo seed oil
Brassica oleracea italica seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own

More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oil
Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Geranium maculatum extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Geranium maculatum extract
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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

More about Anthemis nobilis flower oil
Ingredient list view

Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rubus idaeus extract, Unknown, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Camellia seed oil, Camellia sinensis extract, Persea gratissima oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil

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Product summary

"Sea Wench Naturals Ltd. - Blue Pearl Facial Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Sources cited in this review

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

  1. 1
    Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oilmdedge.com
  3. 3
    Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in childrenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    BERRY SEEDS: A SOURCE OF SPECIALTY OILS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOACTIVES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUEonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    The Enigma of Bioactivity and Toxicity of Botanical Oils for Skin Carencbi.nlm.nih.gov
Sea Wench Naturals Blue Pearl Facial Serum
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