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SUNDAY RILEY CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
What it is An instantly absorbing face oil infused with natural ingredients to brighten and hydrate your skin.
ribes nigrum seed oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
rubus idaeus seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
oenothera biennis seed
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with plant-based collagen it helps to visibly plump the skin and reduce signs of ageing. SHOP NOW
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
tocopherol
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Golden turmeric extract is rich in antioxidants and calming compounds to improve your skin tone and refresh your complexion.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-oxidation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (3)
Recommend
3 reviews
33%
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67%
How well does it work for anti-aging?
3 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work for evening out skin tone?
3 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work for moisturization?
3 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How would you describe the texture?
3 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does it pill under makeup?
3 reviews
A lot
Not at all
How much does this product clog
pores?
3 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
3 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
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Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
rubus idaeus seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
caprylyl caprylate/caprate
5.9% -
8.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Rubus idaeus seed oil, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Oenothera biennis seed, Octyldodecanol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Hexyldecanol, Pentylene glycol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Eclipta prostrata extract, Bisabolol, Linalool, Limonene, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Geraniol, Farnesol, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Zingiber officinale extract, Brassica campestris sterols, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Stearic acid, Citronellol, Citral, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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