The Jojoba Company

The Jojoba Company Overnight Renewal Cream

Name: The Jojoba Company - Overnight Renewal Cream
Brand: The Jojoba Company

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Althaea officinalis root extract + 12 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Plumps & hydrates”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.5–1.2%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.6%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–2.3%

Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.75%

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1.3–1.9%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.1–0.4%

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.15–0.65%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~5.5–8.3%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.3–5%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.35–0.85%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1%

Anti-aging

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 more

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“A hydrating and firming night cream rich in buriti oil and marshmallow extract that will help prevent fine lines and restore skin overnight.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - beta-glucan, butyrospermum parkii butter, camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–2.3%

Beta-glucanEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.75%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 5 more

Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.35–0.85%

Theobroma cacao seed butterEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.6%

Althaea officinalis root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.5–1.2%

Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1.3–1.9%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Citronellol, Eugenol + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.5–1.2%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.1–0.35%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~5.5–8.3%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.5–2.3%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.3–5%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.5–8.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.3–5%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~2.6–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Barklya syringifolia flower/leaf extract~1.6–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.3–1.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.5–1.2%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Acacia senegal gum~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Beta-glucan~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Panthenol~0.15–0.65%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Rose geranium pelargonium x asperum

Not recognized

Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

More about Salicylic acid

Glycerin~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Barklya syringifolia flower/leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Althaea officinalis root extract, Tocopherol, Acacia senegal gum, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Beta-glucan, Panthenol, Unknown, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Glycerin, Sorbic acid, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol

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	The Jojoba CompanyOvernight Renewal CreamYOUR PRODUCT	OodeeNova Illuminating Moisturiser	Medipharma CosmeticsHaut in Balance Pigment/Age Spot Reducing Treatment Cream	Andalou NaturalsClear Skin Argan Stem Cell Recovery Cream
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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 13	5 of 13	6 of 13
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Lactic Acid	Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	High
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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "The Jojoba Company - Overnight Renewal Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (argania spinosa kernel oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

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The product retails for 134.60CA$ in Canada, from 37.07A$ up to 55.95A$ in Australia and for 52.90$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.

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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucanonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta-Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Anticancer properties of low molecular weight oat beta-glucan – An in vitro studysciencedirect.com
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A critical review on production and industrial applications 2 of beta-glucanssciencedirect.com
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Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeastonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Preparation, characterization, and biological properties of β-glucansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Characterization of a new beta(1-3)-glucan branching activity of Aspergillus fumigatusncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
21
Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
22
Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu

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