Votary Body Treatment Oil - Macadamia And Salicylic
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“Natural salicylic acid (from the American Wintergreen plant) smoothes away roughness to reveal fresh new skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingCamellia oleifera seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil + 6 moreGood evidence
“Macadamia oil is luxuriously hydrating and nourishing.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: camellia oleifera seed oil, nigella sativa 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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPrunus persica kernel oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit oil~3.3–5%
- 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 oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilNigella sativa seed oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilPrunus domestica seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilSalicylic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.55–1.25%
- 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 oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilTocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Salicylic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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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.
| VotaryBody Treatment Oil - Macadamia And SalicylicYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeSA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin | SkinfixResurface+ AHA/BHA Enzyme Exfoliating Pads for Face and Targeted Body | Paula's choice2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| Price | $50.90 | $14.89−$36.01 | $88.79+$37.89 | $22.40−$28.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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