Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
INCI: OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT EXTRACT
A polyphenol-rich aqueous extract from olive fruit, distinct from olive oil. Delivers hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein — potent antioxidants that protect against UV-induced oxidative damage and calm inflammation.
Also known as: olive fruit extract, olea europaea extract
Benefits
- ✓Rich in polyphenols (oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol) with strong antioxidant activity
- ✓Anti-inflammatory — calms oxidative-stress-related redness
- ✓Distinct from olive oil: the extract is water-soluble and richer in phenolics
Watch for
- ⚠Olive allergy is uncommon but possible
Compatibility
In depth
What it does
A polyphenol-rich aqueous extract from olive fruit, distinct from olive oil. Delivers hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein — potent antioxidants that protect against UV-induced oxidative damage and calm inflammation. As an antioxidant ingredient, it is particularly valued for rich in polyphenols (oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol) with strong antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory — calms oxidative-stress-related redness, and distinct from olive oil: the extract is water-soluble and richer in phenolics.
Skin type guide
Suitable for all skin types. Antioxidants are especially valuable for skin exposed to daily UV and environmental stressors — which is essentially everyone.
How to use it
Works particularly well in an AM routine, where its antioxidant protection pairs naturally with daily SPF. Apply after cleansing and toning, before moisturiser and sunscreen.
Common questions
What ingredients work well with Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract?
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract pairs particularly well with Vitamin E and Niacinamide. These combinations are generally considered synergistic — they complement each other's effects without interfering or causing irritation.