skinChemists London Whitening and Lightening Nourishing Facial Oil
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Zinc pca + 2 moreWorks
“London Whitening and Lightening Nourishing Facial Oil”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, zinc pca.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingZinc pca, Ascorbyl glucoside + 1 moreNot delivered
“The result is hydrated, youthful-looking skin that gives out a visible radiance. Suitable for all skin types.”
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.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside ~0.2–0.75%, below the ~1% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“The easily-absorbing oil is enriched with Illumiscin to reduce the appearance of age spots and even the skin tone, and Vitamin E to restore moisture and essential nutrients.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAlmond oil peg-8 esters~3.4–5.2%
Olive oil peg-7 esters~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~1.7–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acetateDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.75%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideOlea europaea fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractZinc pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ascorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Almond oil peg-8 esters, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Olea europaea fruit extract, Zinc pca, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic acid, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
| skinChemistsLondon Whitening and Lightening Nourishing Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticEnergy C Intensive Cream | ClarinsSuper Restorative Day Cream | Dr. Barbara SturmClarifying Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $115.79 | $110.29 | $178.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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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.
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- 4The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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