Sisley-Paris Black Rose Beautifying Emulsion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“It is incredibly creamy and combines Padina Pavonica and Black Rose Extract to smooth the skin and improve its texture.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Formulated with both oily and aqueous black rose extract, the emulsion is rich in emollient properties to help soften and the skin, while a high tannin content tightens it for a firmer, more youthful-looking appearance.Working to plump and soothe the complexion, the emulsion helps maintain the skin’s hydro-lipid film, coating it in a skin-perfecting veil to restore elasticity and radiance while scenting it with the rich floral notes of the Black Rose collection.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, Michelia alba leaf oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Rosa centifolia flower water~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSqualane~3.1–3.8%
- 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 SqualaneIsopropyl palmitate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSucrose stearate~1.6–2%
C10-18 triglycerides~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateCamelina sativa seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPanthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolZingiber zerumbet extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose extract~0.45–0.65%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractMichelia alba leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba leaf oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.55%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateC18-21 alkane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Linalool~0.1–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa centifolia flower water, Glycerin, Squalane, Isopropyl palmitate, Pentylene glycol, Sucrose stearate, C10-18 triglycerides, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Camelina sativa seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Panthenol, Zingiber zerumbet extract, Rose extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Michelia alba leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, C18-21 alkane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Sisley-Paris - Black Rose Beautifying Emulsion" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Sisley-Paris - Black Rose Beautifying Emulsion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, biosaccharide gum-1 and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane, c10-18 triglycerides and ethylhexyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, titanium dioxide, jojoba oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride and butyrospermum parkii butterIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 159.00$ up to 230.00$ in the United States and from 106.90£ up to 143.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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