Based on the ingredients included, "He-Shi - Overnight Hyaluronic Tan Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and butylene 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). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and c13-14 isoparaffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.20% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
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 20.41£ in the United Kingdom and for 31.50CA$ in Canada.
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
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.
Potent Anti-Ageing & Rejuvenating ingredients. . Hyaluronic Acid reinforces the skin's barrier and boosts its ability to attract and retain moisture giving the skin a hydrated and youthful appearance. . Brazilian Millesis is a powerful antioxidant stimulating the skin's barrier and strengthening cell cohesion to promote skin rejuvenation. . Jojoba Protein repairs and conditions the skin. . Almond Oil smooths skin to leave a dewy soft finish.
He-Shi Overnight Ageless Tanning Balm – Quick Dry Anti-Ageing Face Tan – Moisturising and Hydrating Gradual Tan – Natural Vegan Formula Containing Jojoba Protein and Hyaluronic Acid – (50ml Facial Self Tan)
