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Tarte Maracuja Oil Mini
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Tarte Maracuja Oil Mini

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Anti-aging
Tocopherol
May help
What the product description says
“- 91% saw a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles”
Source: Sephora

This product contains tocopherol. 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.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~3.8–5.6%
Moisturizing
Passiflora edulis seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Maracuja oil: rich in replenishing essential fatty acids & brightening vitamin C, it helps promote active skin recovery & rejuvenation while hydrating.”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus extract, passiflora edulis seed 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).

Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~23–34%
Helianthus annuus extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2–3%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~3.8–5.6%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Maracuja oil: rich in replenishing essential fatty acids & brightening vitamin C, it helps promote active skin recovery & rejuvenation while hydrating.”
Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (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).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: 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~3.8–5.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: LowCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Limonene + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~23–34%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~8.5–12.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~4.9–7.4%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Passiflora edulis seed oil~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~8.5–12.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~4.9–7.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Tocopherol~3.8–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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

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Oryza sativa bran extract~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Helianthus annuus extract~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Citral~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Passiflora edulis seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa bran extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citral, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  3. 3
    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  5. 5
    Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responsesliebertpub.com
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