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ACO After Sun Tan Prolonging Milk

Name: ACO - After Sun Tan Prolonging Milk
Brand: ACO

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

14 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“The product contains the Triple Moist Complex® moisture-binding compound, which provides instant deep hydration to the skin and leaves a pleasant skin feel.”

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: diglycerin, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.25–0.45%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.8–2.2%

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~4.4–5.4%

Polyglycerin-3Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.25–0.45%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.25–0.45%

DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.5–1.8%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.55–0.85%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.5–3%

InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.25–0.4%

Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~3.2–4%

Diethylhexyl carbonateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~6.1–7.5%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.2–1.5%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.2–4%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.7–1.1%est.

Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

Pisum sativum extractMight be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lackingMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.4–5.4%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.8–2.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Diethylhexyl carbonate~6.1–7.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl myristate~4.4–5.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Canola oil~3.2–4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.5–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Diglycerin~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Octyldodecanol~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Polyacrylate-13~1.1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Tapioca starch~0.7–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Octyldodecyl xyloside~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potassium caproyl tyrosine~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pisum sativum extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin tone

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Polyisobutene~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Allantoin~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Polyglycerin-3~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium pca~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium lactate~0.25–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Inositol~0.25–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Polyglycerin-4~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xylose~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Isopropyl myristate, Canola oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Diglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate-13, Tapioca starch, Octyldodecyl xyloside, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Potassium caproyl tyrosine, Pisum sativum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyisobutene, Allantoin, Polyglycerin-3, Polysorbate 20, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Inositol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglycerin-4, Xylose, Sorbitan isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
4
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
5
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
6
Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br

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