Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn Review

Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn 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 Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn 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, due to the high content of Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter (est. ≈22.0%) and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) 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 Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn 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 Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%) and Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract (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.

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: Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn 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 Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn 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 Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Living Libations Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn 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 such as UV radiation and pollution

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
Est. %
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter
Function:
Origin:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Function:
Origin:
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Function:
Origin:
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
89.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 89.0 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
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
All occlusives 89.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
89.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
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
50
6
4
All antioxidants 60 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
60
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
50
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
6
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
4
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
4
All soothing 4 5 No
All soothing
4
4
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from sea-buckthorn seeds or pulp. Both the seeds and the pulp are a rich source of fatty acids, and the pulp also has a high content of antioxidants.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
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.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Martini OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from an Indian grass species known as palmarosa. It has two rose-scented volatile compounds - geraniol and nerol.