Germaine de Capuccini Golden Caresse 48 Hr Tan Activator Emulsion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Avocado oil and Shea Butter combine to keep the skin hydrated and smooth.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Farnesol + 5 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%
Zea mays germ oil~9.1–11.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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~3.4–4.2%
- 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 butterPersea gratissima oil~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateLaureth-23~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Pentylene glycol~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolStearic acid~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTriethanolamine~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilStearoxy dimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.65–1%
- 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 glycolPalmitic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerAcetyl tyrosine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxCetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerFarnesol~0.3–0.6%
Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Adenosine triphosphate~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Bixa orellana seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Zea mays germ oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Laureth-23, Pentylene glycol, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Stearoxy dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Carbomer, Acetyl tyrosine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Cetyl alcohol, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Farnesol, Glycine soja oil, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine triphosphate, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Bixa orellana seed extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Tocopherol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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