What's In My Jar
Skin Actives Complete Lipid Restoring Oil
Skin Actives

Skin Actives Complete Lipid Restoring Oil

Efficacy87/100IrritancyLow
See all ingredients

Works for

Moisturizing
Ceramide 1, Squalane + 11 more
Works well
What the product description says
“The caffeine in this oil helps to reduce inflammation and redness, while the soybean oil and mango seed butter work together to hydrate and soothe dry, cracked skin.”
Source: N/A

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, borago officinalis 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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1

Ceramide 1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.55–1.25%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~25–38%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~5.2–7.8%
Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA 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~4.8–7.3%
Salvia hispanica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier~2.2–3.3%
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~1.7–2.6%
Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.2–1.7%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.6–1.35%
PhytosterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.45–1.1%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%
Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~3.3–4.9%
Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.4%
Anti-aging
Tocotrienols, Astaxanthin + 2 more
May help
What the product description says
“Whether you're looking to improve the health of your skin, reduce the signs of aging, or simply provide your skin with the nourishment it needs, Skin Actives' Complete Lipid Restoring Oil is the perfect solution.”
Source: N/A

This product contains astaxanthin, tocotrienols. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

TocotrienolsKey activeEffect: MediumA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms~0.15–0.5%
AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.1–0.4%
Thioctic acidEffect: Low~0.1–0.35%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.4%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocotrienols, Astaxanthin + 10 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, lycopene, thioctic acid, tocotrienols) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocotrienolsKey activeEffect: HighA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms~0.15–0.5%
AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.1–0.4%
Thioctic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.35%
LycopeneKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product~0.05–0.25%
Rosa canina seed oilEffect: LowA 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~4.8–7.3%
Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.7–2.6%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: LowA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.~1.3–1.9%
Mangifera indica seed butterEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.2–1.7%
Coffea arabica seed oilEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.95–1.4%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.6–1.35%
OryzanolEffect: LowAn anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin~0.4–0.9%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~5.2–7.8%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA 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 blemishesMedium~4.8–7.3%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.3–1.9%est.
Coffea arabica seed oilMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
AstaxanthinHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
LycopeneHelps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the productMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
XanthophyllsA yellow colorantMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~5.2–7.8%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Squalane~25–38%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Squalane
Glycine soja oil~5.2–7.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Rosa canina seed oil~4.8–7.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

More about Rosa canina seed oil
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Linum usitatissimum seed oil
Lecithin~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Salvia hispanica seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier

More about Salvia hispanica seed oil
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-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
Tocopheryl acetate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Mangifera indica seed butter~1.2–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Mangifera indica seed butter
Coffea arabica seed oil~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

More about Coffea arabica seed oil
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.6–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide
Ceramide 1~0.55–1.25%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

More about Ceramide 1
Phytosterols~0.45–1.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

More about Phytosterols
Oryzanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin

More about Oryzanol
Docosahexaenoic acid~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Docosahexaenoic acid
Astrocaryum tucuma seed butter~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Astrocaryum tucuma seed butter
Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate
Cholesteryl nonanoate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cholesteryl nonanoate
Cholesteryl chloride~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cholesteryl chloride
Bht~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Bht
Punica granatum seed oil~0.2–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Punica granatum seed oil
Tocotrienols~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms

More about Tocotrienols
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Astaxanthin~0.1–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

More about Astaxanthin
Thioctic acid~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging
More about Thioctic acid
Lycopene~0.05–0.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product

More about Lycopene
Xanthophylls~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A yellow colorant

More about Xanthophylls
Beta-carotene~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

More about Beta-carotene
Ingredient list view

Squalane, Glycine soja oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Lecithin, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Coffea arabica seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, Ceramide 1, Phytosterols, Oryzanol, Docosahexaenoic acid, Astrocaryum tucuma seed butter, Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Cholesteryl chloride, Bht, Punica granatum seed oil, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Thioctic acid, Lycopene, Xanthophylls, Beta-carotene

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Find on Amazon
Search
Skin Actives
Price unavailable
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Skin ActivesComplete Lipid Restoring OilYOUR PRODUCTOsmotics CosmeceuticalsOsmotics Anti Radical Age Defense Moisture VeilHYAAHAll-In-One Ectoin LotionBB LABORATORIESEmollient Lift Cream
Match—41%40%31%
Price——$21.84$172.26
Shared key ingredients—2 of 122 of 122 of 12
Key difference—Linoleic AcidCholesterolAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Irritancy Low Low Low High
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: KIM JEONG MOON ALOE Cure Plus Intensive CreamAesthetics Rx A Serum Retinol Restorative

Cheaper alternatives? Browse formulas in the same category.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Product summary

"Skin Actives - Complete Lipid Restoring Oil" is effective for: Moisturizing

This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 1 0.55% - 1.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com
  4. 4
    Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oilmdedge.com
  5. 5
    Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in childrenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
Skin Actives Complete Lipid Restoring Oil
Skin ActivesComplete Lipid Restoring Oil
Find on Amazon

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.