Save Face Serum

Ilapothecary

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About this product

The Ilapothecary Save Face Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to 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
14
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
United Kingdom

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 8/2
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Dibehenate Glyceryl Caprylate Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Octyldodecyl Myristate Hyaluronic Acid Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Xanthan Gum
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 0/1
Caution for oily/acne-prone skin
Octyldodecyl Myristate
Sensitive Skin 3/4
Good for sensitive skin
Malachite Extract Laminaria Digitata Extract Panax Ginseng Leaf Cell Extract
Caution for sensitive skin
p-Anisic Acid Linalool Limonene Geraniol

Ingredients list

22 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All22 Skin Conditioning12 Emollient7 Fragrance5 Tonic3 Masking3 Solvent2 Deodorant2 Emulsion Stabilising2
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
1
B
Glyceryl Dibehenate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
(Emollient)
1
p-Anisic Acid
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking)
1
A
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
1
Calendula Officinalis Flower
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Hyaluronic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Humectant, Moisturising)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Malachite Extract
(Antioxidant)
Panax Ginseng Leaf Cell Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Protecting)
1
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting)
1
B
Octyldodecyl Myristate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emollient)
1
Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic)
Salvia Sclarea Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic)
7
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic)
Allergens
Allergens
6
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens

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Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

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.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.

Concerns

Contains eu allergen
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Geraniol — higher EWG
May not suit oily/acne-prone skin
May not suit sensitive skin

EWG flags hazard, not real-world risk — ratings don't account for how much of an ingredient a product contains. Treat these as things to research, not verdicts. How we score →

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Emollient
p-Anisic Acid
Flavoring agent, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Flavoring agentFragranceMasking
Glyceryl Caprylate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Skin conditioning, Viscosity increasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentHumectantMoisturising
Xanthan Gum
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingSkin conditioningSurfactant -emulsifying agentViscosity increasing agentBindingGel formingViscosity controlling
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant, Skin protecting
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantSkin protecting
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin protecting
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin protecting
Octyldodecyl Myristate
Skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin-conditioning agent - occlusiveEmollient
Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
+ 2 more — see the full ingredients list above
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning Fungal-acne trigger
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin conditioningEmollient Fungal-acne trigger
Geraniol
Fragrance, Masking
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceMaskingTonic Allergens
Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 6 DeodorantPerfumingSolvent Allergens
Linalool
Fragrance, Deodorant
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceDeodorantMasking Allergens

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.

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