Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy

Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Does Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy:

  • 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.
  • Soothing: Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Moisturizer with the right occlusivity for very dry skin, ideally to be paired with a humectant-rich product

According to CreamScan analysis, Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy 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 Garcinia Indica Seed Butter (est. ≈50.0%), Prunus Domestica Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Borago Officinalis Seed 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 Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

However, it contains no humectants, and 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.

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

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%) and Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed 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, Kate McLeod Face Stone Nourishing Solid Refillable Facial Oil with Tamanu + Blue Tansy is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
Est. %
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Function:
Origin:
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
100.5
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 100.5 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
All occlusives 100.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
100.5
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
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
11
6
4
All antioxidants 21 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
21
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
11
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
6
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
4
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
11
All soothing 11 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
11
11
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %11
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.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from the seeds of tamanu nuts. It is a prized, rarely used emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that are active against acne-causing bacteria.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %4
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.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Camellia Oleifera Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the flowering plant tea oil camellia (not to be confused with tea tree oil), this occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil consists of oleic and linoleic fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %2
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.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
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.
Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lunaria Annua Seed Oil