Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Product Summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Gatineau - Tan Accelerating Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Dextran, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, butylene glycol and peg-8 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (vitis vinifera seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate, vegetable oil, c13-14 isoparaffin and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.10% - 0.20%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 49.00$ up to 98.25$ in the United States, from 45.00£ up to 49.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 64.40CA$ in Canada and for 57.00A$ in Australia.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Tan Accelerating Lotion
Source: From product name
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:
dextran, 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: vitis vinifera seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a nice product consistency
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This beautifully refreshing cream is instantly absorbed by the skin to help your tan develop faster with a healthy-looking, even and deeper colour which lasts longer and prevents premature skin ageing.
Source: Lookfantastic Australia
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1. 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.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Melanin Activator – stimulates the production of melanin.
Source: Feelunique
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.
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Key Actives
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps thicken the product consistency
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
Potential irritants
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
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.
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
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
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Stearyl heptanoate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Behenic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearyl caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Vegetable oil, Sucrose polysoyate, Diazolidinyl urea, Menthoxypropanediol, Xanthan gum, Peg-8, Parfum, Allantoin, Propylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Tromethamine, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium edta, Citronellol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Geraniol, Palmitoyl methoxytryptamine, Methylparaben, Vanilla tahitensis seed, Vanilla tahitensis fruit, Dextran, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Isobutylparaben, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
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