Oenothera Biennis Seed
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-oxidation
Irritancy risk
2
MediumA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
Products with Oenothera Biennis Seed
SUNDAY RILEYA+ High-Dose Retinoid Serumretinolhydroxypinacolone retinoateglycolic acid +27 actives
Anti-blemish Anti-aging +4
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TrilogyVital Moisturizing Creamcaprylic/capric triglycerideglycerinSunflower seed oil +7 actives
Anti-oxidation Moisturizing +1
Fragrance
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Sanctuary SpaGreen Smoothie Re-Charge Maskallantoinbenzophenone-4glycerin +4 actives
Moisturizing
Alcohol
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