4.0
A fragrant flower oil that adds a delicate floral scent and mild skin-soothing benefits, but may irritate sensitive skin due to its aromatic compounds.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
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3.8
White fir oil adds a fresh, woodsy scent to products, but its skin benefits are not well-studied and it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
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A fragrant essential oil with some antimicrobial benefits, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
Read ingredient review3.5
Wintergreen leaf oil adds a minty scent and may feel cooling, but its high methyl salicylate content can irritate sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
Read ingredient review3.8
Ylang Ylang Oil adds a floral scent to products and may help calm the skin, but it can be irritating for sensitive skin and has a moderate chance of clogging pores.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
Read ingredient review3.8
Ylang-ylang flower extract adds a sweet floral scent and may offer mild soothing benefits, but it can be irritating or sensitizing for some skin types.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
Read ingredient review3.8
A gentle, aromatic floral water that adds a pleasant scent and mild soothing feel to skincare products, but offers limited active benefits compared to pure essential oils.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
Read ingredient review3.8
Yuzu Flower Oil adds a fresh, citrusy scent to products, but its skin benefits are not well-studied and it may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
Read ingredient review4.0
Yuzu fruit oil adds a fresh citrus scent and antioxidant benefits, but its limonene content can be sensitizing for some skin types.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
beautyskincarefragrance
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