ANTIOXIDANT SERUM - DAYTIME
$ 38
INGREDIENTS
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Damascena Flower Water*,Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil*, Lavandula Officinalis Flower Water*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf (Rose Geranium) Water*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract*, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Lecithin*, Bixa orellana leaf extract, Jacaranda mimosifolia flower extract, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Deoxyribonuclease, Glucose oxidase, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Roseum Essential Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia Essential oil*,Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Distillate*, Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil*, Citronelol, Limonene, Linalol.
PROS
- Contains potent botanical antioxidants (green tea, calendula, olive leaf).
- Black cumin oil offers antimicrobial and soothing properties.
- Hydrating agents like aloe and sodium hyaluronate support moisture balance.
- Free from parabens, PEGs, silicones, and synthetic fragrance.
CONS
- Contains lavender, citrus, rose, and geranium oils high-risk essential oils for sensitization.
- Multiple aromatic hydrosols compound allergen exposure.
- Citrus aurantium oil introduces phototoxic risk, particularly problematic in a daytime formula.
- Fragrance allergens (citronellol, limonene, linalool) heighten the risk of delayed sensitivity even in resilient skin.
- The aromatic composition destabilizes antioxidants, reducing formula efficacy.
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Not recommended for sensitive, rosacea-prone, or barrier-impaired skin. May be tolerated by resilient or oily skin types for short-term use, though daily application is discouraged.
FINAL VERDICT
Sally B’s Antioxidant Serum demonstrates good intentions with its plant-based antioxidants and hydrating components but ultimately fails the Functional Beauty standard for barrier compatibility and long-term skin health. Its aromatic intensity makes it more of an aromatherapy experience than a scientifically balanced antioxidant treatment. Despite some beneficial ingredients, the cumulative load of essential oils and natural fragrance compounds compromises its long-term safety, especially under UV exposure.
PRODUCT NAME
ANTIOXIDANT SERUM – DAYTIME
BRAND NAME
SALLY B’S SKIN YUMMIES
STAR RATING
QUICK VERDICT:
Sally B’s Antioxidant Serum offers plant-based antioxidants and hydration but exceeds Functional Beauty limits due to essential oils and fragrances, which risk barrier compromise and long-term skin sensitivity, making it more aromatherapy than a balanced antioxidant treatment.
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