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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Provides lightweight, long-lasting hydrationMoisturises and balances the skinFeatures a bespoke blend of 21 seed oilsAbsorbs readily into the skinFortified with ceramides and phytoestrogensBoosts skin radianceBenefits dry, dehydrated and sensitive complexions UK200034291
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
mangifera indica seed butter
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
nigella sativa seed oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
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Anti-oxidation
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
rubus idaeus seed oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
borago officinalis seed oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with plant-based collagen it helps to visibly plump the skin and reduce signs of ageing.
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
borago officinalis seed oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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coco-caprylate
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Ceramide np, Glycerin, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Fragaria ananassa seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Papaver somniferum seed oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Prunus cerasus seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate
Sources
- Chemical composition of Sacha Inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds and characteristics of their lipid fraction
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango
- Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a review
- Evaluation of the fatty acid composition of the seeds of Mangifera indica L. and their application
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpon
- BERRY SEEDS: A SOURCE OF SPECIALTY OILS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOACTIVES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- The Enigma of Bioactivity and Toxicity of Botanical Oils for Skin Care
- 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
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- 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
- Characteristics and composition of tomato seed oil
- Physicochemical characteristics and fatty acid composition of tomato seed oils from processing wastes
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids
- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid