May Lindstrom The Pendulum Potion Versus May Lindstrom The Youth Dew
Updated on September 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
May Lindstrom The Pendulum Potion 24 ingredients
May Lindstrom The Youth Dew 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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May Lindstrom The Pendulum Potion 24 ingredients
May Lindstrom The Youth Dew 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ubiquinone, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPersea Gratissima Oil is also known as avocado oil.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. It is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm. This ingredient helps reduce inflammation and has not shown to clog pores.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe due to its high fatty acid content.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilPrunus Domestica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil comes from the Tamanu tree. This tree grows in tropical regions of Asia and Polynesian countries such as Fiji.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil contains many fatty acids such as linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acid. These properties help your skin stay hydrated.
As an antioxidant, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil may also slow down the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and speed up aging. By helping to stabilize these molecules, antioxidants may help slow the signs of aging.
A study from 2015 found Tamanu oil to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Another study from 2009 found Tamanu Oil to help absorb UV rays. However, this should not replace your sunscreen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilSweet orange peel oil is created by cold-pressing the sweet orange's peel until the oil is released.
This ingredient is generally safe but may result in phototoxicity or dermatitis in higher concentrations due to citrus' furocoumarins content.
Furocoumarins are phototoxic when exposed to UV.
Learn more about Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedCitrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.
Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.
Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel OilBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralEugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolFarnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.
Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.
This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.
Learn more about FarnesolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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May Lindstrom The Pendulum Potion 24 ingredients
May Lindstrom The Youth Dew 29 ingredients
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May Lindstrom The Pendulum Potion 24 ingredients
TL;DR: Not bad, not amazing either. Very irritating, I think it causes small breakouts on me. Luxurious and hydrating.
I wanted to like this, and I think my skin WOULD like this more if I wasn't on a billion prescription actives. I've used this three times, and it's very irritating and burns a bit around the eyes. I've also found my skin breaks out into small CC's and small cysts on it. Not the Show more
May Lindstrom The Youth Dew 29 ingredients
TL;DR: Very expensive, but very hydrating and soothing. Very much not fungal acne safe. Great for dry (and also likely mature) skin.
I tried this out when I ordered the Chocolate Box, and the mini is only 5mL, but after a couple of uses, decided to purchase a full-size version. I want people going into this review to be aware I am using this only on the weekend as part of a "weekend spa Show more
