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He-Shi - Overnight Hyaluronic Tan Balm

He-Shi Overnight Hyaluronic Tan Balm

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Efficacy75/100

high

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Panthenol0.5% - 1.2%Isopropyl myristate4.7% - 7.1%Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.3%

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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "He-Shi - Overnight Hyaluronic Tan Balm" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and propylene glycol 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). Isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride and c13-14 isoparaffin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 1.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

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 17.90£ up to 22.50£ in the United Kingdom and for 31.50CA$ in Canada.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Overnight Hyaluronic Tan Balm

Source: From product name

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: sodium hyaluronate, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate.

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

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Panthenol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Isopropyl myristate4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Hydrolyzed jojoba protein0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Butylene glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

C13-14 isoparaffin1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

Propylene glycol3.5% - 5.3%

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-aging

What does the product description say?

3 in 1 , tans, hydrates and prevents signs of ageing.

Source: Feelunique

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.

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Key Actives

Panthenol0.5% - 1.2%

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

Isopropyl myristate4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Dihydroxyacetone2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Tanning

A self-tanning agent

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Hydrolyzed jojoba protein0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Propylene glycol3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Dihydroxyacetone2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

A self-tanning agent

Parfum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Linalool0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Coumarin0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Polyacrylamide1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

Laureth-70.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Citric acid0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Potassium sorbate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl myristate4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Isopropyl myristate4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Propylene glycol3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Dihydroxyacetone2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

A self-tanning agent

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether1.4% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Polyacrylamide1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

C13-14 isoparaffin1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

Butylene glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Panthenol0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Polyacrylate crosspolymer-110.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Helps stabilize product formulations

Parfum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Laureth-70.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Caramel0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Peg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Hydrolyzed jojoba protein0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Citric acid0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Caffeoyl methoxytryptamine0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Potassium sorbate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Linalool0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Coumarin0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl myristate, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dihydroxyacetone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Parfum, Laureth-7, Caramel, Peg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides, Hydrolyzed jojoba protein, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeoyl methoxytryptamine, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Coumarin

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