Aesop
Damascan Rose Facial Treatment
face oil
Aesop
face oil
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Take the skin testDoes your skin need a hefty hit of hydration? Cue Aesop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment (25ml). Powered by antioxidant-rich botanicals, including rice oil and carrot extract, this treatment works to protect the skin against environmental aggressors (AKA UV, pollution and extreme weather). We can't move on without discussing the star of the show, the Damascena flower oil, famed for its nourishing abilities; this oil treatment will lend your skin with the upmost TLC. It's then enhanced with the infusion of evening primrose oil chosen for its soothing abilities. Au revoir tight, dry skin! Oh, and the fact this looks and smells divine is merely a happy coincidence.
Damascan Rose Facial Treatment is a rich oil from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 20 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil and Glycine Soja Oil, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Oil and Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Oenothera Biennis Oil and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 20 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the carrot, Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Viola Odorata Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the sweet violet, Viola odorata, Violaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Carrot, Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
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CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FLOWER OIL, VIOLA ODORATA OIL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT, BETA-CAROTENE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FARNESOL.
Three times weekly, massage three to five drops into freshly cleansed and toned skin; or blend nightly with a moisturiser for extra hydration.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 20 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
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