Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“This helps to slough away dead and dull skin cells, revealing the appearance of radiance and luminosity beneath.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hemphip Balancing Oil”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis 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).
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“The organic formula is infused with Hemp Seed Oil, allowing it to help to balance the look of an uneven skin-tone, promoting the illusion of a clearer, dewier-looking complexion.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilVitis vinifera seed oil~11–17%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCannabis sativa seed oil~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.2–6.3%
- 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 oilRosa canina seed oil~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilSalicylic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractBackhousia citriodora leaf oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilCitral~0.6–1.35%
Geraniol~0.35–0.85%
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
| TrilogyHemphip Balancing OilYOUR PRODUCT | KORRESPomegranate Pore Blurring Gel Moisturizer | BlumeWhirl Moisturizer | African BotanicsTerre Noire Elixir Supreme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 79% |
| Price | $22.50 | $28.45+$5.95 | $38.33+$15.83 | $300.00+$277.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 3Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
- 4Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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