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Votary Deal Five: VOTARY Super Seed Facial Oil - Fragrance Free
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Votary Deal Five: VOTARY Super Seed Facial Oil - Fragrance Free

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Moisturizing
18 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, borago officinalis 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).

Fragaria ananassa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.4–0.9%
Salvia hispanica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier~2.5–3.7%
Solanum lycopersicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function~0.85–1.25%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~0.35–0.8%
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals~0.45–1.05%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~4.1–6.1%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~29–44%
Nigella sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid~1.2–1.8%
Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~0.05–0.2%
Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~3.1–4.6%
Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.8%
Brassica oleracea italica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own~0.3–0.7%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.1%
Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~0.45–1.1%
Camellia oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~1.9–2.9%
Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.1–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.2%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 10 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.1–0.35%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~4.1–6.1%
Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~0.35–0.8%
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals~0.45–1.05%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~29–44%
Calendula officinalis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.01–0.1%
Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~3.1–4.6%
TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.05–0.2%
Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.1–0.45%
Camellia oleifera seed oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~1.9–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~29–44%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionMedium~4.1–6.1%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Fragaria ananassa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Nigella sativa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acidMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Brassica oleracea italica seed oilA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its ownMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~29–44%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~4.5–6.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Cucurbita pepo seed oil
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~4.1–6.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
Limnanthes alba seed oil~3.1–4.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Salvia hispanica seed oil~2.5–3.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~1.9–2.9%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

More about Camellia oleifera seed oil
Fragaria ananassa seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Nigella sativa seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Papaver somniferum seed oil~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Solanum lycopersicum seed oil~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function

More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oil
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Punica granatum seed oil~0.5–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Punica granatum seed oil
Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals

More about Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Borago officinalis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

More about Borago officinalis seed oil
Brassica oleracea italica seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own

More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oil
Citrullus lanatus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Citrullus lanatus seed oil
Prunus cerasus seed oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Prunus cerasus seed oil
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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 oil
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.05–0.2%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

More about Passiflora edulis seed oil
Ingredient list view

Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Fragaria ananassa seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Papaver somniferum seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Prunus cerasus seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Tocopherol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Passiflora edulis seed oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

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    Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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    BERRY SEEDS: A SOURCE OF SPECIALTY OILS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOACTIVES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUEonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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    Characteristics and composition of tomato seed oilgrasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es
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    Physicochemical characteristics and fatty acid composition of tomato seed oils from processing wastesscielo.br
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    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
Votary Deal Five: VOTARY Super Seed Facial Oil - Fragrance Free
VotaryDeal Five: VOTARY Super Seed Facial Oil - Fragrance Free
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