Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Oil

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10.

What else is good about it? 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Oil is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
45	Isopropyl Myristate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
22	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
11	Hydrogenated Palm Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
6	Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Zea Mays (Corn) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
2	Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
1.5	Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
1.3	Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
1.2	Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.1	Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
1	Retinol	Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation

Ingredients explained

Isopropyl Myristate

Score

Function

Emollient, Fragrance, Binding

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.

Hydrogenated Palm Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical

A processed palm oil with occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty acids. It is especially suited for very dry skin.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.

Zea Mays (Corn) Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying

Origin

Botanical

An occlusive moisturizing fatty oil extracted from the germ of corn grains. It is made up of linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids, and is suitable for all skin types.