FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil

FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil
6.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.
  • Soothing: FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 3.0 out of 10, solely because of the high content of Plankton Extract (est. ≈3.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Squalane (est. ≈45.0%) and Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Ubiquinone, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Ubiquinone provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%), Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides (est. ≈11.0%) and Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

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.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, FaceGym Face Coach Lifting Squalane Face Oil is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Squalane
22
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
11
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
6
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
4
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
3
Plankton Extract
2
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
1.5
Arnica Montana Flower
1
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
0.3
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
0.3
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
0.3
Ubiquinone
0.3
Xanthophylls
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %
Squalane
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
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Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Plankton Extract
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Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
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Arnica Montana Flower
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
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Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
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Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
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Ubiquinone
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Xanthophylls
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Fragrance
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Tocopherol
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
3.0
3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
80.9
45.0
22.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3 10
3.0
3
Occlusivity All occlusives 80.9 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
All humectants 3 10
3
All humectants
3.0
3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
6
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 80.9 20
10.0
All occlusives
80.9
45.0
22.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Ubiquinone
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
22
11
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 40.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
40.5
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
22
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
11
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
6
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
0.3
Ubiquinone
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
22
0.3
All soothing 10 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10
22
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Squalane
Est. %45
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.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Borago Officinalis Seed OilA fatty emollient and occlusive oil expressed from the seeds of borage flowers. It has a uniquely high content of a rare gamma-linolenic acid and also contains squalene, phytosterols, and vitamin E.
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/GlyceridesDescription is coming soon
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilDescription is coming soon
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %4
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.
Plankton Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Plankton ExtractAn extract from a mixture of various tiny marine animals, algae, seaweeds, and microscopic organisms jointly called plankton. One patent refers to it as a moisturizing humectant ingredient.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Crambe Abyssinica Seed OilA fatty oil obtained from the Crambe plant. It mainly consists of moisturizing occlusive and emollient fatty acids such as erucic, oleic, linoleic acids.
Arnica Montana Flower
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Arnica Montana FlowerDescription is coming soon
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing fatty oil expressed from raspberry seeds. It is a rich source of linoleic, α-linolenic, and palmitic fatty acids.
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) GumA thick, film-forming, adhesive, and fragrant natural gum called mastic gum. It consists of resin-scented essential oil.
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)An orange-red plant pigment with powerful antioxidant activity.
Ubiquinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
UbiquinoneAlso known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Xanthophylls
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
XanthophyllsDescription is coming soon
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
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.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

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.
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.

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.