Olive Oil Serum

John Jeff

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About this product

The John Jeff Olive Oil Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (24 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). 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
29
Low-risk
24
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
China

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 4/4
Good for dry skin
Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Caution for dry skin
Maltodextrin Glycerin Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Azelamide MEA
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Sensitive Skin 5/6
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Totarol Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Hydroxyacetophenone Paeonol
Caution for sensitive skin
Sodium Citrate Arginine Algin Butylene Glycol Glycerin Citric Acid

Ingredients list

29 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (3)
All29 Skin Conditioning23 Hair Conditioning6 Solvent5 Fragrance5 Humectant5 Viscosity Controlling5 Masking5 Emulsion Stabilising3
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
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
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
olea europaea leaf extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
Azelamide MEA
(Foam Boosting, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant)
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
A
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding)
3
Zinc Gluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning, Deodorant)
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning)
Paeonol
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Algin
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
Pyridoxine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent)
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Totarol
(Antioxidant, Deodorant, Oral Care Agent)
1
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing)
1
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing)
1
A
Tapioca Starch
(Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Niacinamide
Strengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.
Zinc
Helps control oil and supports healing.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Acne FightingFights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.

Concerns

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

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
olea europaea leaf extract
Perfuming, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A PerfumingSkin conditioning
Azelamide MEA
Foam boosting, Surfactant
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Foam boostingSurfactantViscosity controlling
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Solvent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent, Binding agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A AbsorbentBinding agentEmulsion stabilisingFilm formingHair conditioningSkin conditioningSuspending agent - nonsurfactantBinding
Zinc Gluconate
Cosmetic biocide, Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Cosmetic biocideSkin conditioningDeodorant
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Paeonol
Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantSkin conditioning
Arginine
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceHair conditioningSkin conditioningAntistatic agentMasking
Pyridoxine HCl
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningSkin conditioningAntistatic agent
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Totarol
Antioxidant, Deodorant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AntioxidantDeodorantOral care agent
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AstringentHumectantSoothing
+ 8 more — see the full ingredients list above
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
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Panthenol
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Antistatic agentHair conditioningSkin conditioning Good for Dry Skin
Algin
Binding agent, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentFragranceViscosity increasing agentBindingMaskingViscosity controlling Bad for Sensitive SkinBad for Oily Skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin

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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Effective levels — general guide

The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.

Niacinamide 2–5% (up to 10%)

Most research uses 2–5%; some formulas go to 10%. Very high levels can cause flushing in sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.

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