Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Use after bathing or on skin moisturized with Essential Mist for penetration into the skin's horny layer.”
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).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Inhale deeply while pampering rough, weathered skin and mind with an anti-ageing treatment.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cynara cardunculus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~5.5–8.3%
- 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 oilSesamum indicum seed oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPersea gratissima oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.3%
- 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 oilCommiphora confusa resin oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata peel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilTocopherol~0.85–1.3%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.4–0.95%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilOriganum majorana flower oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oilGeraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Coumarin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Cynara cardunculus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Origanum majorana flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Coumarin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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