Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil Review

Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Ingredients

Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil Ingredients

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Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Centipeda Cunninghamii Leaf/Stem Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Salicylic Acid
Review

Does Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin 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 5.0 out of 10, impaired by the absence of humectants.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil:
 

🔵🔵🔵 Exceptionally Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil is quite moisturizing, with 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 Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

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 Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin 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 Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (est. ≈4.0%) and Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

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.

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

Things to Be Aware Of: Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin 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 Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil contains no humectants at all.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding water-binding humectants to their moisturizing routine for effective dual-action moisturizing. 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 Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin 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 Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Fucus Vesiculosus Extract provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Fucus Vesiculosus Extract may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

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, 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 Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Exceptionally rich moisturizer with 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
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
⚠️ Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil
, as a moisturizer, provides an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin, delivered in a rich, thick texture.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil worth noting.
 
With its high occlusivity, Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil is ideal for dry skin but may feel too thick on other skin types. If you have oily, combination, or normal skin, it’s a good idea to try a sample before purchasing.
 
If you use this product as your only moisturizer in a routine, please note that it doesn’t contain any humectants. Regardless of your skin type, humectants are vital for optimal moisturizing efficacy. Therefore, pairing Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil with a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, can be highly beneficial for your skincare routine.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Hunter Lab Lipid Vitamin Face Oil is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

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Est. %
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Function:
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
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Origin:
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Function:
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Function:
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Function:
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Centipeda Cunninghamii Leaf/Stem Extract
Function:
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Function:
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Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Function:
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Function:
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Boswellia Serrata Gum
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Commiphora Myrrha Oil
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Juniperus Virginiana Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Salicylic Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
96.4
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
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 96.4 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
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
All occlusives 96.4 20
10.0
All occlusives
96.4
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
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
Fucus Vesiculosus 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
4
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 9.7 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
9.7
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
4
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
2
Tocopherol
1.5
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
1
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Centipeda Cunninghamii Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.6 5 No
All soothing
2.6
2
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilExtracted from macadamia nuts, this emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil is composed mostly of oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids. It is suitable for dry and eczema-prone skin.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %22
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.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %11
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.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %3
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.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %2
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.
Tocopherol
Est. %1.5
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.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Centipeda Cunninghamii Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centipeda Cunninghamii Leaf/Stem Extract
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractAn extract from a brown sea algae called bladderwrack. It was shown to increase skin elasticity in one study and boost collagen and HA production in another. Polysaccharides are able to treat irritated and dry skin.
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.
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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Boswellia Serrata Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Boswellia Serrata Gum
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

An 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%).

Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
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.
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.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
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.