Green People Gradual Tan Face Moisturiser

Green People Gradual Tan Face Moisturiser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Gradual Tan Face Moisturiser”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~6.1–7.5%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~3.1–3.8%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2–2.4%
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.5–1.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.75–1.1%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.2–1.5%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.55–0.85%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Aroma + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
DihydroxyacetoneA self-tanning agentHigh~4.1–5%est.
Rosa moschata seed oil—High~1.7–2%est.
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil—High~0.3–0.55%est.
Lavandula angustifolia herb oilA fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~3.1–3.8%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.75–1.1%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~6.1–7.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dihydroxyacetone~4.1–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Tanning

A self-tanning agent

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~3.1–3.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Cetearyl glucoside~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Rosa moschata seed oil~1.7–2%
Irritant · high
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.5–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Levulinic acid~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.75–1.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Aroma~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
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

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Lauryl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dihydroxyacetone, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Rosa moschata seed oil, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Glyceryl stearate, Levulinic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Aroma, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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