Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Body Moisturisers Gradual Tan”
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.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Lightly exfoliate skin first to enhance the effect of your tan.”
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?
Irritancy22 strong irritants: Linalool, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil + 20 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.2%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- 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 butterC12-16 alcohols~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsGlyceryl stearate se~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPalmitic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSucrose cocoate~0.45–0.7%
Melanin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.35–0.65%
Lecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCoriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.2–0.4%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.45%
Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidEugenol~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCistus ladaniferus resin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Illicium verum fruit/seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractSantalum album oil~0.15–0.3%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolFarnesol~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dihydroxyacetone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C12-16 alcohols, Glyceryl stearate se, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Palmitic acid, Sucrose cocoate, Melanin, Linalool, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Limonene, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Phytic acid, Eugenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Salvia sclarea oil, Geraniol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Cistus ladaniferus resin, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Santalum album oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol, Farnesol, Sodium hydroxide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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