Wildsmith Skin Active Super Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Mongongo oil infuses the skin with anti-inflammatory properties, to help repair and maintain the moisturisation barrier.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, coco-caprylate.
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-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Benefits for Wildsmith Skin Active Super Oil 30ml Powerful prickly pear seed oil known for its extraordinary anti-ageing results contains vitamin E, K, amino acids, essential fatty acids, calcium and potassium.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Silybum marianum seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera oil~29–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera oilCoco-caprylate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateCamellia japonica seed oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilPongamia glabra seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Pongamia glabra seed oilSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilCaryodendron orinocense nut oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilHypoxis hemerocallidea bulb extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilBoswellia carterii gum oil~0.4–0.9%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica archangelica root oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.15–0.5%
Citronellol~0.15–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholFarnesol~0.1–0.5%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.5%
Farnesol~0.1–0.5%
Citral~0.1–0.5%
Eugenol~0.15–0.5%
Vitis vinifera oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera oilCoco-caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateCamellia japonica seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilPongamia glabra seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Pongamia glabra seed oilSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilCaryodendron orinocense nut oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum seed oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilHypoxis hemerocallidea bulb extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilBoswellia carterii gum oil~0.1–0.5%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica archangelica root oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.5%
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholFarnesol~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera oil, Coco-caprylate, Camellia japonica seed oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Silybum marianum seed oil, Hypoxis hemerocallidea bulb extract, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Angelica archangelica root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Unknown, Pentylene glycol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Citral, Eugenol, Vitis vinifera oil, Coco-caprylate, Camellia japonica seed oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Silybum marianum seed oil, Hypoxis hemerocallidea bulb extract, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Angelica archangelica root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Unknown, Pentylene glycol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Citral, Eugenol
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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.
| Wildsmith SkinActive Super OilYOUR PRODUCT | Romilly WildeActive Boost Face Oil | Christophe RobinRegenerating Plant Oil with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Three Ships BeautyRadiance Grape Stem Cell + Squalane Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $132.20 | $80.00−$52.20 | $29.00−$103.20 | $15.00−$117.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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