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


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)

Discussion:

First of all, this treatment is really overpriced for a simple blend of oils, especially since there are no antioxidants or cell-communicating ingredients added to the mix to justify higher price point.
Second, there is nothing exceptional in here to expect this product can reduce wrinkles for example. It seems there was a study comparing bakuchiol with retinol containing product, but I would say it was not conclusive enough to prefer this ingredient over well formulated retinol treatment. However bakuchiol does have some antioxidant properties.
Third, there are way too many irritating plant extracts and fragrance components to be beneficial for anyone. Irritants are essentially aging agents (they have negative impact on skin collagen), so should always be avoided.


Verdict:

Not recommended. Overpriced for what it is.

2 out of 5.

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