Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Olive oil face cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Restores skin elasticity and smoothness. Very dry skin, Dry skin, Normal skin”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCera microcristallina~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~4.4–6.6%
Water~3.3–5%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCetyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLanolin alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCeresin~0.5–1.15%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.3–0.7%
Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.01–0.1%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetyl alcohol, Lanolin alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceresin, Methylparaben, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Amyl cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Citral, Citric acid
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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.
| ZiajaOlive oil face creamYOUR PRODUCT | Afrodita cosmeticsCERAMIDES RICH night cream | LancômeNutrix Face Cream | EucerinDry Skin Intensive Treatment Cream - 10% Urea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | $9.99 | — | $69.72+$59.73 | $13.50+$3.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Lanolin | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Ziaja - Olive oil face cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 4.54£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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