Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 8 moreGood evidence
“The antioxidant-rich formula delivers a silky-smooth texture that seeks to hydrate the skin, promoting elasticity and radiance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“The Zelens Z-22 Ultimate Face Oil Full Size is infused with vitamin A and C, working to reduce the appearance of fine lines while illuminating the complexion.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient pinus pinaster bark extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Pinus pinaster bark extract, Perilla ocymoides seed oil + 5 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Perilla ocymoides seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateRosa canina fruit oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCitrus aurantium bergamia leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.8–1.2%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitrus aurantium leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilElettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilRosa centifolia flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Pinus pinaster bark extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractOcimum basilicum oil~0.15–0.6%
Cistus ladaniferus leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum officinale flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Cistus ladaniferus leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol
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Sources cited in this review
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