Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 4 moreWorks
“Skin is nourished and smoothed and the complexion is more radiant.”
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It provides gentle exfoliation, while unclogging pores and refining skin texture.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It provides gentle exfoliation, while unclogging pores and refining skin texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelianthus 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 oilWater~3.2–4.9%
Rosa canina fruit oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPrunus armeniaca seed powder~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCitrus aurantium leaf oil~0.95–1.4%
Quillaja saponaria wood extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.45–1%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSaponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Linalool, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Geraniol, Limonene
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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.
| TypologyRadiance Face Scrub — Rosehip OilYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceSkin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion | EvolveRose Quartz Facial Polish | Burt's BeesNatural Acne Solutions Pore Refining Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $42.90 | $34.00−$8.90 | $32.00−$10.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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