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MoisturizingCrambe abyssinica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 11 moreWorks
“Enriched with a Superblend of pure Botanical Oils, Vitamin C, E and Omega 3, the hydrating formula seeks to neutralise stressed, out-of-sync skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis 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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, TocopherolMay help
“An intelligent saviour to skin that has become sensitive, inflamed, irritated, dry and in need of some TLC, stress check face oil future proofs your complexion by helping to preserve the skin barrier, improving skin elasticity and preventing the appearance of premature ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium flower oil, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Crambe abyssinica seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilOctyldodecanol~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.3–6.4%
- 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 oilTocopherol~2.8–4.2%
- 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 TocopherolAvena sativa kernel oil~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilCurcuma longa root extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractLinum usitatissimum seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.6–1.35%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesLinalool~0.5–1.2%
Lupinus albus seed extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractLimonene~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilOrmenis multicaulis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Avena sativa kernel oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Linalool, Lupinus albus seed extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Limonene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil
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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.
| this worksStress check face oilYOUR PRODUCT | SKINCITY skincareVitamin C Dewy Face Oil | ALKIRAVitamin C + Facial Oil | Nippon OliveOlive Manon Lagracia Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 52% | 49% |
| Price | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Glycine Soja Sterols |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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