UpCircle Beauty Organic Face Serum With Coffee Oil
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MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 3 moreWorks
“A hydrating face serum.”
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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Brighten your complexion with this jojoba, sea buckthorn and rosehip-infused formula, helping to boost collagen and keep skin firm.”
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 rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“One of our fave vitamin C serums to brighten the skin – find out why here.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- 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 oilCoffea arabica seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed oilHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit oil~2.1–3.2%
- 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 oilRubus idaeus seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.85–1.3%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLimonene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.15–0.7%
Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Citronellol~0.15–0.5%
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coffea arabica seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Farnesol
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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.
| UpCircle BeautyOrganic Face Serum With Coffee OilYOUR PRODUCT | immunoAdvanced Essence Oil WH | Antipodes New ZealandEve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum | AntipodesEve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Sérum Anti-Rides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $19.94 | $96.60+$76.66 | — | $47.00+$27.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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