Donginbi 1899 Signature Oil

Donginbi 1899 Signature Oil
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Donginbi 1899 Signature Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Donginbi 1899 Signature Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Donginbi 1899 Signature Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%) and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Panax Ginseng Root Oil
22
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
11
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
6
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
4
Squalane
3
Coco-Caprylate
2
Caprylic Acid
1.5
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
0.3
Benzyl Salicylate
0.3
Cinnamal
0.3
Cinnamyl Alcohol
0.3
Citronellol
0.3
Coumarin
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Eugenol
0.3
Geraniol
0.3
Hexyl Cinnamal
0.3
Hydroxycitronellal
0.3
Isoeugenol
0.3
Linalool
Est. %
Panax Ginseng Root Oil
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Squalane
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Coco-Caprylate
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Caprylic Acid
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Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Fragrance
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Benzyl Salicylate
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Cinnamal
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Cinnamyl Alcohol
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Citronellol
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Hexyl Cinnamal
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Ratings

All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
45.5
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 45.5 20
10.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
22
11
6
4
1.5
1
All occlusives 45.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
45.5
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1
All antioxidants 1 3 No
All antioxidants
1
Tocopherol
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Panax Ginseng Root Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Panax Ginseng Root OilDescription is coming soon
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Squalane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Coco-Caprylate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Coco-CaprylateA naturally-derived or synthetically produced oil with a very light feel. An alternative to silicones, this ingredient spreads quickly and doesn't leave a residue on skin.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Caprylic AcidDescription is coming soon
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Prunus Domestica Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesA strongly emollient fraction of olive oil. It contains sterols and fatty alcohols along with various antioxidant compounds and squalane - which replenishes skin sebum.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA fragrance ingredient that is supplied as a pale, yellow liquid. The scent it emits is very clean and features notes of violet and orris. Alpha-isomethyl is also used as a flavoring agent in lip care products and even in some foods and drinks.
Benzyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent. It is one of the twenty-six fragrances that are considered allergens according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and so its use is restricted.
Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CinnamalDescription is coming soon
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamyl AlcoholA naturally-found or synthetically produced component of fragrances. It smells sweet, spicy, and cinnamon-like. It is a known fragrance allergen, but not expected to be irritating when used below recommended limits.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitronellolA fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CoumarinA plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Eugenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EugenolA fragrant liquid that can be found naturally in the essential oils derived from cloves, cinnamon, basil, and bay leaf. It has a spicy and warm scent. People with sensitive skin should consider doing a patch test first, as it is a potential irritant.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GeraniolA fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexyl CinnamalA synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.
Hydroxycitronellal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxycitronellalA fragrant compound with a scent reminiscent of lilies and sweet tropical melon. It can be found in many different essential oils (such as palmarosa, ylang-ylang, and lemongrass essential oil) but is manufactured synthetically from citronellal.
Isoeugenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
IsoeugenolA fragrant compound found in ylang-ylang essential oil that has a vanilla-like, creamy, and sweet aroma.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.