essential oil

Lavender Oil

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskModerateIn products425

Contains high concentrations of linalool (25-45%) and linalyl acetate, both of which oxidize to form contact allergens (linalool hydroperoxide). Despite calming reputation, lavender oil is one of the most common essential oil allergens in patch test data.

The research

Lavender Oil is a essential oil backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Contact Dermatitis · 2000 · observational · n=8

Nine-year patch-test series (1990-1998, Japan) using lavender oil 20% in petrolatum: overall positivity rate 3.7%, with a sudden rise in 1997-1998 attributed to the fashion of placing dried lavender flowers in pillows/drawers (confirmed in most positive cases) rather than cosmetic fragrance. Documents lavender oil as a contact sensitizer.

Products with Lavender Oil

In 425 products — most often serums (146), moisturizers (96), cleansers (68), from $4.00 to $710.00. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)

Cleanser

$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml

★★★★★4.9(4,542)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Saturday Skin

Saturday Skin

Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel Exfoliator

Exfoliant

$19.6073.9ml · $0.27/ml

★★★★★4.9(790)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongUneven tone & radiance
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel Exfoliator is a exfoliant by Saturday Skin. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat.

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Onekind

Onekind

Dream Cream Hydrating Anti-Aging Night Cream for Sensitive Skin

Moisturizer

$42.0050.3ml · $0.83/ml

★★★★★4.9(3,638)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasisMelasma

Dream Cream Hydrating Anti-Aging Night Cream for Sensitive Skin is a antioxidant serum by Onekind. Key ingredients include Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Caudalie

Caudalie

Caudalie Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask 75ml

Serum

$33.0275ml · $0.44/ml

★★★★★4.8(2,048)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

Caudalie Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask 75ml is a exfoliant by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g)

Cleanser – for Dryness

$126.00200ml · $0.63/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,367)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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SkinMedica

SkinMedica

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)

Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads

$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,084)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • ExcellentAcne & breakouts
  • ExcellentBlackheads
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.

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OSEA

OSEA

Dream Night Serum with Bio-Retinol

Serum

$88.0029.6ml · $2.97/ml

★★★★★4.8(532)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

RosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis

Dream Night Serum with Bio-Retinol is a exfoliant by OSEA. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml)

Exfoliant – for Dryness

$80.00100ml · $0.80/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,138)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sweet Almond Oil.

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ESPA

ESPA

ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Moisturiser 55ml

Moisturizer – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles

$73.6655ml · $1.34/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,002)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisRosacea

ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Moisturiser 55ml is a antioxidant serum by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol.

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Shiseido

Shiseido

Shiseido Vital Perfection Supreme Cream 50ml

Moisturizer

$137.1650ml · $2.74/ml

★★★★★4.7(771)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral Dermatitis

Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.