Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil Review

Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil
5.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
Review

Does Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil has to offer:
 
  • Strong occlusive moisturizing. This exceptionally occlusive moisturizer, ideal for dry and very dry skin, has a moderate moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10, impaired by the lack of humectants.
  • Soothing: Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Key Benefits of Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈22.0%) and Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin. The occlusive profile of Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

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

Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%) and Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (est. ≈4.0%).

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 and Calming Potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (est. ≈4.0%) and Salicylic Acid (est. ≈2.0%).

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.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil to your skincare routine:
 

Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil contains a low level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do 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, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

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

Pros & Cons of Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Fourth Ray Beauty After Hours Detox Face Oil to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry to very dry skin
  • Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
  • Potentially soothing, as it contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients like Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil and Salicylic Acid

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
  • Ideally needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
2
1.9
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.3
Est. %
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Isononyl Isononanoate
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Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Salicylic Acid
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil
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Charcoal Powder
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
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Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Rose Extract
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
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Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
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Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
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Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
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Tourmaline Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
74.9
45.0
22.0
6.0
1.9
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 74.9 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
6.0
1.9
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
6
1.9
All occlusives 74.9 20
10.0
All occlusives
74.9
45.0
22.0
6.0
1.9
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
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
45
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 51.7 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
51.7
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
45
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
4
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
0.3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
0.3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
0.3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
4
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 8.7 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
8.7
4
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
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.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Isononyl IsononanoateAn ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed OilA fatty oil derived from watermelon seeds that contains a good amount of occlusive moisturizing and emollient linoleic acid, followed by oleic and palmitic acids.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilA fragrant and antioxidant essential tea tree oil praised for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil helps to treat acne, inflamed skin, and small wounds. It might, however, cause allergies and skin irritations.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil
Charcoal Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Charcoal PowderA naturally occurring ingredient that is used as a colorant due to its rich black color. It can also be used as an abrasive to exfoliate the top layer of dead cells off the surface of the skin, as well as as an absorbent.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateA lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. According to a recent clinical study, THDA has all the capabilities of regular vitamin C, including anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment activity.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractAn extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It contains emollient fatty acids and antioxidants such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and γ-oryzanol.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed ExtractSweet almond seed extract is extracted either from whole hulled sweet almonds or from the almond press cake left over after oil pressing. It contains various organic acids, flavonoids, and tannins – which provide antioxidant effects in skincare. Read more on almonds here: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract

A fragrant oil extract obtained from bitter orange flowers with some occlusive moisturizing properties and a gentle orange blossom scent.

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit ExtractObtained from the seeds and peels of the melon fruit, this extract has emollient fatty oil and antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAn extract obtained from various parts of true lavender. It mainly contains fragrant essential oil and also offers other beneficial phytochemicals with antioxidant, astringent, and cleansing effects.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf ExtractObtained from the leaves and fragrant flowers of jasmine, this soothing and occlusive moisturizing extract has a beautiful heavy, sweet, jasmine scent.
Rose Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rose ExtractRose extract is an unspecified extract from the flowers of various kinds of fragrant roses, such as Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, or Rosa moschata. It is very fragrant and has a fresh, rose scent. Read more about rose oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.

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.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract

A fragrant extract obtained from bergamot orange peels. It contains an essential oil and is a rich source of antioxidant flavonoids and organic acids.

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

A fragrant extract derived from Ylang-ylang flowers with a sweet, floral scent.

Tourmaline Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tourmaline Extract