Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Tan Accelerating Lotion”
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
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“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.”
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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Melanin Activator – stimulates the production of melanin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Menthoxypropanediol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinStearyl heptanoate~3.1–3.8%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateVitis vinifera seed oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilBehenic acid~1.5–1.8%
Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearyl caprylate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylamide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acetateC13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneVegetable oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilSucrose polysoyate~0.4–0.6%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMenthoxypropanediol~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-8~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPropylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractTromethamine~0.3–0.5%
Narcissus tazetta bulb extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
More about Narcissus tazetta bulb extractLaureth-7~0.3–0.55%
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPpg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherGeraniol~0.25–0.45%
Palmitoyl methoxytryptamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Vanilla tahitensis seed~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla tahitensis fruit~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextran~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranButylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIsobutylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Acetyl hexapeptide-1~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-1Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
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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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.
| GatineauTan Accelerating LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Institut EsthedermADAPTASUN PROTECTIVE BODY LOTION - MODERATE SUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% |
| Price | $49.00 | $62.92+$13.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Artemia Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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