The Jojoba Company Ultimate Youth Potion + L22
Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalene + 8 moreWorks
“Hydrates significantly better than other oils by up to 25% in one week*”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalene.
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).
Anti-agingUbiquinone, TocopherolMay help
“Using the full spectrum of vitamins, antioxidants and essential omegas from pure jojoba and plant oils, this facial oil is enriched with the patented L22® formula (jojoba, macadamia and squalene) which mimics the skin lipid profile of a healthy 22 year old to deeply hydrate, firm and restore the complexion, putting back what age takes away.”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Ubiquinone + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Tilia cordata oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilJojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalene~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneUbiquinone~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneSclerocarya birrea seed oil~2.5–3.7%
- 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 oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAdansonia digitata oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilPhytosteryl macadamiate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tilia cordata oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phytosterols~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Squalene, Ubiquinone, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Adansonia digitata oil, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Tilia cordata oil, Phytosterols, Tocopherol
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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 Jojoba CompanyUltimate Youth Potion + L22YOUR PRODUCT | Boost LabBio-Nourishing Oil | YEOUTHAnti-aging Moisturizer L22 With Shea Butter, Jojoba Macadamia Seed Oil | Nooance cosmetiquesÉlixir aux prébiotiques | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | — | $64.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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- 3Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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