PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
sesamum indicum seed oil
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
borago officinalis seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
algae extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
limnanthes alba seed oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
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
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
algae extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
oenothera biennis oil
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
algae extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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All ingredients
squalane
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
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.
isopropyl palmitate
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
4.4% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Squalane, Isopropyl palmitate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Algae extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Brassica campestris seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin
Sources
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin