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based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
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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Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
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.
Source: SpaceNK
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
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
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.
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.
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
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.
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tata Harper Bio-Shield Face Oil | Current | $148.00 | |
 MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson Deep Moisturizer | 50% | $39.99 |
Key Actives
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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.
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
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
Potential irritants
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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
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
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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.
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
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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.
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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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- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylate
- Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructus
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- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Safety Assessment of Pyrus malus (Apple)-derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol