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Tarte Maracuja Oil Mini

Name: Tarte - Maracuja Oil Mini
Brand: Tarte

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Tocopherol

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Research Results In a consumer perception study using Maracuja oil , 96% saw an overall noticeable improvement in skin , 91% saw a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles , 94% saw an improvement in skin texture , 94% said skin appeared renewed and rejuvenated Clean at Sephora When you spot our Clean seal, you can be sure we've checked that this brand's product is made without the ingredients you told us you'd most like to avoid.”

Source: Sephora CA

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

Helianthus annuus extract, Passiflora edulis seed oil + 1 more

Good evidence

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).

Helianthus annuus extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2–3%

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%

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%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Strong evidence

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: Low, below effective doseCan 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

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Ingredients

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Passiflora edulis seed oil~23–34%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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

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Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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

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Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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