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SUNDAY RILEY U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil by Sunday Riley
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Prevent breakouts and purify the skin with Sunday Riley UFO Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil, a soothing skincare solution for problem complexions.
ethyl linoleate
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
salicylic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This innovative formula combines the exfoliating power of salicylic acid with the intense hydration of milk thistle and cucumber seed to deliver balanced results for blemish-prone complexions.
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ethyl linoleate
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
hexylresorcinol
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
2% -
3%
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
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Exfoliating oil with rich and non-greasy moistureBalances complexions that are prone to blemishesNourishes and smooths skinReduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesCombats redness and irritation UK300050474
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
silybum marianum seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
salicylic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
ethyl linoleate
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
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Potential irritants
silybum marianum seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
salicylic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
silybum marianum seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
nigella sativa seed oil
5.2% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
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Ingredient list view
Silybum marianum seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Diisopropyl sebacate, Punica granatum seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethyl linoleate, Hexylresorcinol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Salicylic acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Amino esters-1, Rosa damascena extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Lawsonia inermis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pearl powder, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Unknown
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- Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
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- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
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- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Melia azedarach
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- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
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