Elemis Superfood Facial Oil

Elemis Superfood Facial Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Elemis Superfood Facial Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Elemis Superfood Facial Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Elemis Superfood Facial 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, primarily due to the high content of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈22.0%) and Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Elemis Superfood Facial Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
22
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
6
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
4
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
3
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
2
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil
1.5
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
1
Squalane
0.3
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract
0.3
Cucumis Sativus Oil
0.3
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
0.3
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
0.3
Geraniol
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
0.3
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Benzyl Benzoate
0.3
Farnesol
0.3
Citral
0.3
Benzyl Salicylate
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
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Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
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Squalane
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Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract
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Cucumis Sativus Oil
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Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil
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Fragrance
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Limonene
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
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Cymbopogon Martini Oil
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Geraniol
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Linalool
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Benzyl Benzoate
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Farnesol
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Citral
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Benzyl Salicylate
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
96.7
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 96.7 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 96.7 20
10.0
All occlusives
96.7
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.9
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %45
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA 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.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %11
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.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive fatty oil pressed from flax seeds. It is the richest source of linolenic fatty acid (it contains up to 50% of it) among vegetable oils.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilExtracted from the outer layer of rice grains, this oil is rich in occlusive moisturizing and emollient omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and a potent antioxidant γ-oryzanol. It may have beneficial effects on dry or sun-damaged skin, as well as eczema.
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Squalane
Est. %1
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.
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed ExtractDescription is coming soon
Cucumis Sativus Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus OilDescription is coming soon
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed OilDescription is coming soon
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.
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.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amyris Balsamifera Bark OilA fragrant oil derived from the bark of the Amyris tree, also known as torchwood. It gives off a relaxing, woody scent and sometimes substitutes sandalwood oil.
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Martini OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from an Indian grass species known as palmarosa. It has two rose-scented volatile compounds - geraniol and nerol.
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.
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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed OilThis name can imply two different ingredients: a fatty emollient and occlusive carrot seed oil, or a fragrant and antimicrobial essential carrot seed oil.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA 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.
Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl BenzoateA fragrance ingredient with a fruity and woody scent. It is considered an allergen according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which means that care must be taken when determining usage levels in skincare products.
Farnesol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FarnesolA fragrant, liquid alcohol that is naturally found in many essential oils. It has a soft, sweet, floral scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitralA fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.
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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.