Virche Marula Blend Oil

Virche Marula Blend Oil
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does Virche Marula Blend Oil work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Virche Marula Blend Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Virche Marula Blend Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Virche Marula Blend Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Methylheptyl Laurate
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Methylheptyl Palmitate
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Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
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Citrus Junos Peel Oil
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Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil
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Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
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Grass-Hay Herb Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil
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Convallaria Majalis Extract
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Sorbitan Trioleate
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Tocopherol
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Ratings

All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
83.3
45.0
22.0
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 83.3 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
3
2
0.3
All occlusives 83.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
83.3
45.0
22.0
11.0
3.0
2.0
0.3
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
11
1.5
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 13.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
13.1
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
11
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
1.5
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
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

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilA famous but not well enough researched emollient fatty oil from the seeds of Marula fruits. It contains fatty acids and a lot of antioxidant and emollient phytosterols.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Methylheptyl Laurate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Methylheptyl Laurate
Methylheptyl Palmitate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Methylheptyl Palmitate
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilExtracted from macadamia nuts, this emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil is composed mostly of oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids. It is suitable for dry and eczema-prone skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA 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.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractAn extract with antioxidant flavonoids that is obtained from the flowers of the water lily.
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed ExtractAn extract obtained from flax seeds with emollient and moisturizing properties. It also contains antioxidant phenolics.
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel OilA fragrant essential oil derived from Diamante citron peels that consists of limonene, terpinene, and dodecanoic acid - which are responsible for its citrusy scent.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

An essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

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.

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from lime peels that is mostly comprised of limonene, pinene, terpinene, and terpineol - which give off a sweet citrusy scent.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from the flowers of sweet orange. It contains linalool, 2-phenylethanol, and limonene - which are responsible for its scent.

Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
Grass-Hay Herb Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Grass-Hay Herb Oil
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens OilA fragrant essential oil with a rose-like scent obtained from the leaves of rose geranium. It is sometimes added to a more expensive rose oil in order to produce larger volumes.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil
Convallaria Majalis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Convallaria Majalis Extract
Sorbitan Trioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan Trioleate
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.