this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.70%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

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.

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The product retails from 9.12£ up to 18.50£ in the United Kingdom, for 18.50$ in the United States and for 21.10CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Utilising moisture-lock technology, the hydrating tan creates long lasting results, as well as alleviating the visible signs of ageing to leave skin visibly rejuvenated.

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": saccharide isomerate, propylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

saccharide isomerate 1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

panthenol 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

propylene glycol 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

No need to clog pores with any other products.

Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Utilising moisture-lock technology, the hydrating tan creates long lasting results, as well as alleviating the visible signs of ageing to leave skin visibly rejuvenated.

Source: Lookfantastic

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

panthenol 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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dihydroxyacetone 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

propylene glycol 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ci 16035 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dihydroxyacetone 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

propylene glycol 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene glycol, Isopentyldiol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Saccharide isomerate, Polyisobutene, Dmdm hydantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitan isostearate, Retinyl palmitate, Arachis hypogaea oil, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Bha, Bht, Potassium sorbate, Hexyl cinnamal, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Ci 42090

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate panthenol +2 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol Other: adenosine glycerin +6 more	Common: panthenol saccharide isomerate Other: gluconolactone lactic acid +12 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol Other: avena sativa kernel extract glycerin +1 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol Other: glycerin allantoin +3 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate dimethicone +5 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +1 more Other: ceramide np palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +24 more	Common: panthenol saccharide isomerate Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-37 +6 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol Other: paraffinum liquidum allantoin	Common: panthenol Other: allantoin glycerin +1 more	Common: panthenol Other: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +8 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +23 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? +15 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more

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He-Shi Face and Body Tanning Gel

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