PRODUCT REVIEW
Archipelago Botanicals Coconut Lotion
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $34.00
More options from: $32.00
Price as of 2/11/2023 1:26 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
leaving your skin hydrated and smooth without an oily or greasy feel after.
jojoba esters
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
dimethicone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
dimethiconol
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
Show more
Anti-aging
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Show more
Anti-oxidation
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
.png?width=10&height=10&q=50&func=fit){kind=small}
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
arnica montana flower extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Show more
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Archipelago Botanicals - Coconut Lotion |  SheaMoisture - Marula Oil & Shea Butter Body Lotion Fragrance Free |  EarthScienceBeauty - Multi-Therapy™ Hand‚ Body Massage Lotion Gallon |  ShiKai - Borage Therapy Dry Skin Lotion |  OSEA® Malibu - Ocean Lotion |  Ceramedx - Restoring Body Lotion |  EmerginC - Vitamin C, Hemp, Avocado and Argan Body Lotion |  Jack Black - Black Reserve Hydrating Body Lotion |  Evereden - Baby Moisturising Lotion Fragrance Free |  La Roche-Posay - Lipikar Balm AP+ Lotion, Body and Face Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin |  Estelle and Thild - Estelle Thild BioCare Baby Body Lotion | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
36%
|
35%
|
35%
|
34%
|
34%
|
34%
|
33%
|
33%
|
33%
|
33%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
Show more
Potential irritants
parfum
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
arnica montana flower extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Show more
All ingredients
glyceryl stearate
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
peg-100 stearate
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Parfum, Cocos nucifera oil, Jojoba esters, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Tocopherol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Stearic acid, Cetyl phosphate, Sorbitan stearate, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tetrasodium edta
Sources
- The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The Topical Effect of Grape Seed Extract 2% Cream on Surgery Wound Healing
- Review of the Pharmacological Effects of Vitis vinifera (Grape) and its Bioactive Constituents: An Update
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol