PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Harness the power of super seeds with Votary Super Seed Facial Oil, a fragrance-free oil that works to redress the skin’s delicate balance and moisture levels.
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
borago officinalis seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
vaccinium corymbosum seed oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
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Anti-oxidation
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
4.1% -
6.1%
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
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
vaccinium corymbosum seed oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Promotes anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritation propertiesRecommended for sensitive and ageing skinSuitable for hormonal skin undergoing changesAddresses skin issues that accompany ageingWorks to rehydrate, soothe and plump ageing skin UK200019768
limnanthes alba seed oil
3.1% -
4.6%
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
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.2%
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.01% -
0.1%
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
0.05% -
0.2%
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
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.01% -
0.1%
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
0.05% -
0.2%
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
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
vitis vinifera seed oil
29% -
44%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
cucurbita pepo seed oil
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
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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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- 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
- Characteristics and composition of tomato seed oil
- Physicochemical characteristics and fatty acid composition of tomato seed oils from processing wastes
- 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
- 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
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- 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