The Body Shop Body Shop Vitamin E Night Serum
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 7 moreWorks
“Awaken to restored and nourished skin with this innovative, lightweight, non-greasy serum-in-oil by The Body Shop, that combines the power of a serum and an oil, to replenish and recharge skin with moisture overnight.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateTriticum vulgare germ oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.1–4.6%
- 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 oilSesamum indicum seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.9–2.8%
- 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 oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilGlycine soja oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A 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 oilParfum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBenzyl benzoate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.4–0.95%
Linalool~0.35–0.8%
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Anise alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Citral, Anise alcohol, Citric acid
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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.
| The Body ShopBody Shop Vitamin E Night SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PlanthequeThe Flower Power Face Oil | WeledaAge Defying Pomegranate Regenerating Face Oil | VOYAMy Little Hero Facial Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | — | $40.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Bacillus Ferment | — | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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