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“Kale calms the complexion, while vitamin B intensely hydrates by attracting and sealing in moisture.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
panthenol, brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCan contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Pyrus malus seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractCarrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractPure 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 TocopherolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng extractChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilThe 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 acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentContains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilA 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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilUsed 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 glycolAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pyrus malus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Zingiber officinale root extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Tocopherol, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Panax ginseng extract, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Beta-carotene, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus junos fruit extract, Retinol, Coffea arabica seed extract, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Water, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limonene, Linalool, Bht
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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.
| Sweet ChefSuperfood + Vitamins Beauty OilYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe Retinol 0.1 Cream | innisfreeRetinol Cica Barrier Defense Cream | Seoul CeuticalsKorean Skin Care Gentle Retinol Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $29.48 | $16.45−$13.03 | $4.88−$24.60 | $19.99−$9.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Sweet Chef - Superfood + Vitamins Beauty Oil" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Sweet Chef - Superfood + Vitamins Beauty Oil ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, salvia hispanica seed oil, sesamum indicum seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride and helianthus annuus seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Sweet Chef" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
The product retails for 23.99$ in the United States and from 22.00£ up to 77.45£ in the United Kingdom.
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