wimj
  • Search Products
  • Compare Products
  • Add a Product
  • Write a Post
  • Create a Routine
  • Sunscreen Finder New
  • Sensitive Skin Advisor
  • Skincare Feed
  • Skincare Routines
  • Guides
  • Ingredients
  • Profile
  • My routines
  • My avoid list New
  • My wishlist
  • My entries
  • My profile
  • My Skincard
  • My Consultation
  • Logout
  • Sign in / Sign up

Absolute Serum The Jojoba Company

The Jojoba Company - Absolute Serum
Wish list
Compare

Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

61 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

SHOP NOW

image not found
Starting at $69.00
Buy Now
In stock 2/22/2021
image not found
Starting at £45.95
Buy Now
In stock 2/23/2021
Mankind
Starting at £45.95
Buy Now
In stock 2/11/2021
image not found
Starting at £45.95
Buy Now
In stock 2/10/2021
Links might be affiliated. Read disclaimer

What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"A nourishing blend of Kakadu Plum, Hyaluronic Acid and Silymarin (a potent antioxidant derived from Milk Thistle) delivers firming and plumping benefits, whilst moisturising and brightening skin to reignite a luminous glow."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Target slackening skin with The Jojoba Company's Absolute Serum ; an anti-ageing, natural formula that works to minimise visible lines and wrinkles."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
carnosine
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
carnosine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil 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.
4 terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
5 eleutherococcus senticosus (ginseng siberian) root extract
6 syzygium leuhmanii (lilly pilly) fruit extract
7 citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
8 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
9 lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
10 carnosine A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
11 tocopherol (vitamin e 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
12 silybum marianum fruit extract
13 alcohol Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
14 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
15 salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
16 sorbic acid A preservative
17 chondrus crispus Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
18 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
19 potassium sorbate A preservative
20 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
21 sodium benzoate A preservative
22 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
23 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
24 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
25 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
Related posts
User supplied image

Ingredients that cause acne? Or should you use comedogenicity ratings?

maria
User supplied image

Skin changes in menopause and effects of HRT

maria
User supplied image

Causes of sensitive skin

maria

Similar products

Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
  • Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Biological activities of the natural imidazole-containing peptidomimetics n-acetylcarnosine, carcinine and l-carnosine in ophthalmic and skin care products
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
  • Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
  • Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy
For Brands: Personalized solutions For Retailers: Personalized solutions Methodology About Us Contact us Privacy Policy Disclaimer
Follow us on:

© 2020 WIMJ. All rights reserved.