Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond Review

Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond 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.

Key Benefits of Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond 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 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈47.5%) and Prunus Domestica Seed Oil (est. ≈35.0%).

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 Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond 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.

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: Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond 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 Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond 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 Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Weleda Sensitive Facial Oil - Almond 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

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
47.5
35
17.5
Est. %
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Spinosa Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
82.5
47.5
35.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 82.5 20
10.0
47.5
35.0
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
47.5
35
All occlusives 82.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
82.5
47.5
35.0
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
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %47.5
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.
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Est. %35
Function
Origin
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Prunus Spinosa Flower Extract
Est. %17.5
Function
Origin
Prunus Spinosa Flower Extract