Votary Clarifying Facial Oil - Clary Sage and Peach
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Formulated with Pure 100% Natural Plant Oils, this vegan and cruelty-free facial oil will help to hydrate and balance your skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, oryza sativa bran 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 claimNo evidence
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Oat, rice bran and peach deeply hydrate parched skin while also helping to loosen blocked pores and heal irritation.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.8–8.7%
- 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 oilOryza sativa bran oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPrunus persica kernel oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.4–2.2%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilClay~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
More about ClaySalvia officinalis oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.35–0.75%
Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Clay, Salvia officinalis oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Camphor, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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