PRODUCT REVIEW
UpCircle Face Serum with Coffee
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The UpCircle Organic Face Serum with Coffee Oil is an expert blend of 100% natural ingredients to replenish the skin with hydration.
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
rosa canina fruit oil
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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Anti-oxidation
rubus idaeus seed oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
coffea arabica seed oil
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The certified organic face serum is infused with sea buckthorn, rosehip and jojoba oils, working to help minimise the appearance of dark spots and clarify the complexion.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
rosa canina fruit oil
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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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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- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Effect of green Coffea arabica L. seed oil on extracellular matrix components and water-channel expression in in vitro and ex vivo human skin models
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis