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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
“Expertly formulated with a blend of aloe vera, pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E, the lightweight self-tanning lotion envelops the skin in essential moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dihydroxyacetone~4.9–7.4%
Propylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- 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 glycolIsopentyldiol~2.8–4.2%
Ethoxydiglycol~2–2.9%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCaramel~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinSaccharide isomerate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePanthenol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 acetateCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether~0.35–0.85%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyisobutene~0.35–0.8%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinLimonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene glycol, Isopentyldiol, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caramel, Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Xanthan gum, Polyisobutene, Dmdm hydantoin, Limonene, Sorbitan isostearate, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Ci 42090
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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.
| He-ShiHydra Luxe LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Vita LiberataMoisture Boost | Caudalie72h Hydrating Body Lotion | DERMO28Aqua Emulsione Soffice; Extra Moisturizing Body Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 62% |
| Price | — | $13.31 | $20.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Sunflower Seed Oil | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"He-Shi - Hydra Luxe Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.70% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails at around 19.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 35.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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