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True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil
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True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh·100% recommend (1 review)
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Works for

Moisturizing
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 16 more
Works
What the product description says
“This moisturizing oil is rich in ceramides, fatty acids and antioxidants and is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and increase skin's hydration levels.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, argania spinosa kernel 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).

Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~22–34%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~6.8–10.1%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~3.9–5.9%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumAn 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.~3.1–4.7%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~2.5–3.8%
Salvia hispanica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier~1.8–2.7%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.3–1.9%
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~1.1–1.7%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.6–1.35%
Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.5–1.15%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.5–1.1%
Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~0.4–0.95%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.35–0.85%
Porphyra umbilicalis extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking~0.15–0.65%
Passiflora incarnata seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating~0.4–0.9%
Silybum marianum seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking~0.3–0.75%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.15–0.65%
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~0.2–0.7%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This moisturizing oil is rich in ceramides, fatty acids and antioxidants and is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and increase skin's hydration levels.”
Source: Credo Beauty

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.

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

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~0.2–0.7%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract + 9 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract, rubus idaeus seed oil) 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.95–1.45%
Haematococcus pluvialis extractKey activeEffect: MediumGreen algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin~0.15–0.65%
Camellia oleifera seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~22–34%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~6.8–10.1%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilEffect: LowAn 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.~3.1–4.7%
Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.3–1.9%
Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.6–1.35%
Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.5–1.15%
Silybum marianum seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking~0.3–0.75%
Porphyra umbilicalis extractEffect: LowAn algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking~0.15–0.65%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
16 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Passiflora incarnata seed oil + 14 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 29 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Passiflora incarnata seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Silybum marianum seed oilA plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lackingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract—High~0.3–0.7%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~22–34%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~6.8–10.1%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn 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.Medium~3.1–4.7%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Actinidia chinensis seed oil—Medium~0.4–0.95%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Haematococcus pluvialis extractGreen algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Porphyra umbilicalis extractAn algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~22–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~6.8–10.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Persea gratissima oil~3.9–5.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~3.1–4.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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 oil
Cannabis sativa seed oil~2.5–3.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Salvia hispanica seed oil~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier

More about Salvia hispanica seed oil
Citrullus lanatus seed oil~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Citrullus lanatus seed oil
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

More about Borago officinalis seed oil
Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oil
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.95–1.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Oenothera biennis oil~0.6–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Oenothera biennis oil
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.15%
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

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Squalane~0.5–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

More about Squalane
Carica papaya seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Actinidia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Passiflora incarnata seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating

More about Passiflora incarnata seed oil
Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

More about Passiflora edulis seed oil
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Silybum marianum seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking

More about Silybum marianum seed oil
Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract
Boswellia carterii oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Boswellia carterii oil
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract
Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%
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

More about Tocopherol
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vetiveria zizanoides root oil
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower oil
Jasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Jasminum officinale oil
Abies sibirica oil~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Abies sibirica oil
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.15–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin

More about Haematococcus pluvialis extract
Nannochloropsis oculata extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Nannochloropsis oculata extract
Pinus densiflora extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pinus densiflora extract
Porphyra umbilicalis extract~0.15–0.65%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking

More about Porphyra umbilicalis extract
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Citronellol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Benzyl alcohol
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Squalane, Carica papaya seed oil, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Silybum marianum seed oil, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, Tocopherol, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Abies sibirica oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Pinus densiflora extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.

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    Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birreapubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivosciencedirect.com
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    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil: Analytical and phytochemical characterization of unsaponifiable fractionpubs.acs.org
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    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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