January 25, 2016

Lancome Energie De Vie Cleansing Oil



Packaging/Pricing:

42$ for 200ml (6.7fl.oz). Picture above shows deluxe sample size. Full size bottle has a pump style dispenser.


Ingredients:

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropile Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Menthoxypropanediol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, B165033/2

Excellent (only beneficial ingredients, proven research)
Good (mostly beneficial, not extensive research or just not quite outstanding properties)
OK (mostly thickeners, emulsifiers, mild preservatives, pH adjusters, all that is necessary, but not a skincare per se)
Bad (irritants and anything bad that shouldn't be in a skincare, usually fragrance)

January 16, 2016

Hypothetically Speaking: NUDE Omega Treatment Rescue Oil


Pricing/Packaging:

68$ for 30ml (1fl.oz). Clear glass bottle with a dropper.

Ingredients:

Isoamyl Laurate, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Squalene, Bakuchiol, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,
Fragrance (Parfum), Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

January 2, 2016

HURRAW! Coconut Lip Balm




Ingredients:

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Organic Flavor, Tocopherols (Vit E)

Excellent (very beneficial ingredients, proven research)
Good (mostly beneficial ingredients, not extensive research available or just not quite outstanding properties)
OK (mostly thickeners, emulsifiers, mild preservatives, pH adjusters, all that is necessary formulation wise, but not a skincare per se) 
Bad (anything that shouldn't be in skincare, irritants and fragrance)