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SUNDAY RILEY Fairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel
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SUNDAY RILEY Fairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
Ubiquinone, Tocopherol + 1 more
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“Minimizes signs of aging such as dullness, loss of firmness, fine lines, wrinkles and dark spotsImproves the look of damaged skinSoothes dry or tired skin”
Source: Dermstore

This product contains ubiquinone. 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.

UbiquinoneEffect: LowCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.4–1%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedEffect: HighBeing 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.~1–1.5%
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~0.1–0.35%
Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“This dry body oil instantly absorbs, leaving behind a subtle, tinted sparkle and smooth hydration.”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera 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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.9–4.3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~6.2–9.3%
Cocos nucifera fruit extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.4–0.9%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.9–1.35%
UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.4–1%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~0.2–0.8%
Caprylyl caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.8–5.7%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~4.9–7.4%
Prunus armeniaca fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking~0.3–0.7%
Ananas sativus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin~0.15–0.65%
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~0.1–0.35%
Evens skin tone
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Weak evidence
What the product description says
“Minimizes signs of aging such as dullness, loss of firmness, fine lines, wrinkles and dark spotsImproves the look of damaged skinSoothes dry or tired skin”
Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedEffect: HighBeing 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.~1–1.5%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract + 8 more
Strong evidence

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

UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.4–1%
Pimpinella anisum fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating~0.3–0.7%
Cucumis melo fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.7%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.9–4.3%
Calendula officinalis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.15–0.5%
Punica granatum fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties~0.15–0.6%
Rubus idaeus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.2–0.75%
TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.1–0.35%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedEffect: HighBeing 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.~1–1.5%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Gardenia taitensis flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Pimpinella anisum fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus grandis peel extractAn aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skinHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Citrus tangerina peel oilEssential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.9–4.3%est.
Dextrin palmitateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing 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.Medium~1–1.5%est.
Prunus armeniaca fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Rubus idaeus fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolUsed to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun lightMedium~0.15–0.5%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~0.1–0.3%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.9–1.35%est.
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.9%est.
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Ingredients

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Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–9.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.9–7.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

More about Cetyl ethylhexanoate
Caprylyl caprylate/caprate~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.9–4.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Dextrin palmitate~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Titanium dioxide~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1–1.5%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

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.

More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Cocos nucifera oil~0.9–1.35%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Ubiquinone~0.4–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

More about Ubiquinone
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera fruit extract
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Pimpinella anisum fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating

More about Pimpinella anisum fruit extract
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

More about Ananas sativus fruit extract
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus grandis peel extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin

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Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus tangerina peel oil
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

More about Punica granatum fruit extract
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.2–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

More about C12-15 alkyl benzoate
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light

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Mica~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Tin oxide~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.3%
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
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

More about Triethyl citrate
Ingredient list view

Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Dextrin palmitate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Titanium dioxide, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Ubiquinone, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Punica granatum fruit extract, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Mica, Tin oxide, Iron oxides, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethyl citrate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamagencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacysciencedirect.com
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    Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of a Cucumis melo LC. extract rich in superoxide dismutase activityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF FRUIT EXTRACTS USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTSue.poznan.pl
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    Safety Assessment of Citrus Peel-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
SUNDAY RILEY Fairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel
SUNDAY RILEYFairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel
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