La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence Review

La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence 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.

Key Benefits of La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence 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, entirely due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈50.0%).

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 La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence 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.

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: La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence 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.

If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It’s Better When Paired with Some Humectants

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 La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence 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.

Pros & Cons of La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of La Theorie Moisturizing Oil Essence 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

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
Est. %
Squalane
Function:
Origin:
C13-15 Alkane
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Function:
Origin:
Hexadecane
Function:
Origin:
Tetradecane
Function:
Origin:
Dodecane
Function:
Origin:
Octadecane
Function:
Origin:
Eicosane
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
50.0
50.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 50.0 20
10.0
50.0
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
All occlusives 50.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
50.0
50.0
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
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Squalane
Est. %50
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.
C13-15 Alkane
Est. %22
Function
Origin
C13-15 Alkane
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolydeceneA clear, colorless, highly viscous liquid that commonly serves as an emollient. This rich emollient is on the heavier side but provides a smooth sensorial profile upon application.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Hexadecane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Hexadecane
Tetradecane
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Tetradecane
Dodecane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dodecane
Octadecane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Octadecane
Eicosane
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Eicosane