5.0/ 10
5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. The Ordinary "B" Oil has 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.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
22 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
11 | Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
1 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1 | Ethylhexyl Stearate | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient |
1 | Isochrysis Galbana Extract | Botanical | |
1 | Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1 | Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
0.3 | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Rosa Canina Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
Ingredients explained
Score
60
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
An 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.
Score
11
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Emulsion stabilizing
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil obtained from the Crambe plant. It mainly consists of moisturizing occlusive and emollient fatty acids such as erucic, oleic, linoleic acids.
An anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
Score
1
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient
Origin
Botanical
A 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.