5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. UltraLuxe Omega-3 Repair Complex - Discoloration 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
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
57.7 | Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
26.9 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Botanical | Antimicrobial,Fragrance |
13.4 | Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil | Botanical | Fragrance,Flavor |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Tocopherol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
Score
57.7
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Botanical
An emollient and occlusive fatty oil pressed from flax seeds. It is the richest source of linolenic fatty acid (it contains up to 50% of it) among vegetable oils.
An essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus, a tall, evergreen, Australian tree with waxy leaves. It mostly consists of cineole – which has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Score
1
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Light stabilizing
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
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.