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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The silky texture brings much-needed hydration to parched skin while providing a layer of defence to keep the facial skin soothed, smooth and supple.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: isosorbide dicaprylate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneIsopropyl shea butterate~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters~3–4.5%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens 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 oilHylocereus undatus fruit extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isosorbide dicaprylate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
More about Isosorbide dicaprylateMorinda citrifolia seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractPolycitronellol acetate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Undecane~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneOenothera biennis oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPassiflora edulis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilRubus fruticosus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractBacillus ferment~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentGanoderma lucidum stem extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractAvena sativa kernel oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilPyrus malus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can 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 oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilBorago officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractMedicago sativa extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Tridecane~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Squalane, Isopropyl shea butterate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Morinda citrifolia seed oil, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Polycitronellol acetate, Undecane, Oenothera biennis oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Rubus fruticosus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Centella asiatica extract, Bacillus ferment, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel oil, Pyrus malus seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Medicago sativa extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Tridecane
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| Tata HarperBio-Shield Face OilYOUR PRODUCT | MD Complete by Dr. Brian ZelicksonDeep Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $132.00 | $39.99−$92.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Tata Harper - Bio-Shield Face Oil" has a good moisturizing formula.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: avena sativa kernel oilIrritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tata Harper" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 165.00$ in the United States and from 148.00£ up to 1091.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
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