Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil Review

Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil
8.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil has to offer:
 
  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Key Benefits of Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer Well-Suited for Dry to Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil is intensely moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 8.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high humectancy of 6.0 out of 10, solely because of the significant content of Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate (est. ≈6.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Squalane (est. ≈55.0%) and Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with dry to very dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a significant concentration of humectants with an exceptional level of occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for dry skin.

The occlusive profile of Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body 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 Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

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: Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body 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.

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

Based on our analysis, Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil contains a significant concentration of humectants, but people with very dry skin would likely benefit from adding additional humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product provides.

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 Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body 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, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate may reduce wrinkles, its 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, 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 Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Stripes Full Monty Brightening Body Oil to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Very rich moisturizer perfect for dry and very dry skin: exceptionally occlusive and humectant-packed
  • 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
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
55
22
11
6
1
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Squalane
Function:
Origin:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Function:
Origin:
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
Function:
Origin:
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Function:
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Fragrance
Function:
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Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Function:
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
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Citral
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Citronellol
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Ratings

All humectants
6.0
6
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
80.3
55.0
22.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6 10
6.0
6
Occlusivity All occlusives 80.3 20
10.0
55.0
22.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
All humectants 6 10
6
All humectants
6.0
6
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
55
22
1
1
1
0.3
All occlusives 80.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
80.3
55.0
22.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 1 -
Total
0
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
22
1
1
0.3
All antioxidants 24.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
24.3
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
22
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
1
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Squalane
Est. %55
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.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil extracted from the famous açaí palm fruits. It contains fatty acids and is extremely rich in antioxidant and astringent phenolic compounds.
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Seed OilRosehip oil derived from the seeds of the dog rose shrubs. It contains mainly linoleic and linolenic emollient fatty acids (and other polyunsaturated fatty acids), as well as a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Est. %1
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.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Est. %1
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.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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.

Citral
Est. %0.15
Function
Origin
Citral

A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.

Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.