Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Shea butter deeply moisturises .”
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:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Caffeine helps skin look firmer and smoother .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“How To Use Gently buff away dead skin using an exfoliator before applying the Gradual Tan Firming Lotion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDihydroxyacetone~4.9–7.4%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilWater~2.7–4.1%
Propanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateAlaria esculenta extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaffeine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCarrageenan~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCetearyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGluconolactone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneGlyceryl stearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPisum sativum extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilStearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dihydroxyacetone, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Alaria esculenta extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caffeine, Carrageenan, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Parfum, Pisum sativum extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Stearyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CoolaGradual Tan Firming LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Josie Maran CosmeticsWhipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter | Seed PhytonutrientsBody Moisturizer | Green PeopleScent Free Hand and Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $32.98 | $15.00−$17.98 | $7.20−$25.78 | $30.41−$2.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | Marshmallow Root Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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