Davines SU Tan Maximizer Cream

Davines SU Tan Maximizer Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
11 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Benefits , Accelerating effect of skin pigmentation. , Quick absorption. , Not greasy.”
Source: Allbeauty

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, butylene glycol.

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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.6–3.9%
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~4.7–7%
Hydrolyzed vegetable proteinKey activeEffect: Medium~0.15–0.55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~3.7–5.6%
Propylheptyl caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.7%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.1–1.7%
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.95–1.45%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.8–1.2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.65%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“Benefits , Accelerating effect of skin pigmentation. , Quick absorption. , Not greasy.”
Source: Allbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains adenosine triphosphate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Adenosine triphosphateKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Sodium anisate + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 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~0.45–1%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.6–3.9%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~1.9–2.8%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.7–7%
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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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.6–3.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.8%
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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Cetearyl isononanoate~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Hydrogenated polydecene~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.8–1.2%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Parfum~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Acetyl tyrosine~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Sodium anisate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Propylheptyl caprylate~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Lauryl glucoside~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Adenosine triphosphate~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging
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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Riboflavin~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Riboflavin
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Caramel~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Acetyl tyrosine, Sodium anisate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Lauryl glucoside, Adenosine triphosphate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Linalool, Riboflavin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citric acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Caramel

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Davines SU Tan Maximizer Cream
DavinesSU Tan Maximizer Cream

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