Galénic Soins Soleil After-Sun Enhancing Body and Face Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cocos nucifera oil + 7 moreWorks well
“Galénic Soins Soleil After-Sun Enhancing Body and Face Lotion 300ml is a fresh velvety after-sun milk, rich in coconut oil, which intensely soothes and hydrates the skin for a radiant and long-lasting tan.Highly effective, it contains Amazonian uncaria, which protects against photoaging and preserves the DNA of cells,vitamin E, which provides antioxidant properties,glycerin which hydrates,nourishing coconut oil.Dermatologically tested.Made in France.”
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, propylene 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: cocos nucifera oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Isopropyl palmitate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParaffinum liquidum~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCocos nucifera oil~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSorbitan stearate~1.5–2.2%
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSqualane~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCarbomer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCetearyl alcohol~0.6–1.4%
- 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 alcoholDipotassium phosphate~0.45–1%
Disodium phosphate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Mica~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPpg-12/smdi copolymer~0.2–0.75%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sucrose cocoate~0.1–0.4%
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateUncaria tomentosa extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipotassium phosphate, Disodium phosphate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Sucrose cocoate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopheryl acetate, Uncaria tomentosa extract
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| GalénicSoins Soleil After-Sun Enhancing Body and Face LotionYOUR PRODUCT | matsukiyoBody Milk No Fragrance | Pierre Fabre Health CareDexeryl Essential Rich Nourishing Milk | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | — | $21.80 | $8.02 | $8.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Neutrogena Hypoallergenic Body Lotion DryskinBel Dam Lightening Body Milk
Product summary
"Galénic - Soins Soleil After-Sun Enhancing Body and Face Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 12.70£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.