Secret of Sahara Oil Essence

Huxley

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About this product

The Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
22
Low-risk
19
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
South Korea

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 8/6
Good for dry skin
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Methyl Gluceth-20 Betaine Butylene Glycol Glycerin Polyquaternium-51 Dimethicone Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Caution for dry skin
Sorbitan Oleate Glycerin Alcohol Hydrogenated Lecithin Polysorbate 60 Alcohol Denat.
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 2/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Alcohol Alcohol Denat.
Sensitive Skin 2/6
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Dimethicone
Caution for sensitive skin
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract Sorbitan Oleate Butylene Glycol Glycerin Alcohol Alcohol Denat.

Ingredients list

22 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All22 Skin Conditioning14 Humectant8 Solvent6 Viscosity Controlling5 Hair Conditioning4 Antifoaming Agent3 Skin Protecting3 Emulsifying3
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Methyl Gluceth-20
(Humectant, Moisturising)
1
Water
(Solvent)
4
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
(Emollient)
1
Polyquaternium-51
(Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
(Humectant)
1
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning)
1
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Theobroma Cacao Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant)
3
B
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger

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Key ingredients

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Protecting
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Alcohol Denat.
Astringent
Dimethicone
Skin Protecting, Emollient

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.

Concerns

Contains silicone
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A HumectantMoisturising
Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Solvent
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Film forming, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Film formingHumectantSkin conditioning
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Hair conditioning, Perfuming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningPerfumingSkin conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Humectant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioning
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion stabilising, Viscosity controlling
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Emulsion stabilisingViscosity controlling
Betaine
Hair conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Hair conditioningHumectantAntistatic agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin conditioning, Emulsifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Skin conditioningEmulsifyingSurfactantSuspending agent- nonsurfactant
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 4 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Dimethicone
Antifoaming agent, Skin protecting
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Antifoaming agentSkin protectingEmollientSkin conditioning Silicone
Alcohol
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 2 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Sorbitan Oleate
Fragrance, Emulsifying
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceEmulsifyingSurfactant Bad for Oily SkinFungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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