PRODUCT REVIEW
Indie Lee Essential Body Lotion
Buy from Amazon US $48.00
More options from: $28.00
Price as of 2/11/2023 2:58 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Essential Body Lotion
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.7%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Show more
Anti-aging
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Exfoliation
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Anti-oxidation
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
theobroma cacao seed butter
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
AU Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia flower extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Essential oil that can be irritating
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Show more
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Indie Lee - Essential Body Lotion |  Josie Maran - Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter |  Josie Maran Cosmetics - Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter |  Coola - Organic Sunless Tan Firming Lotion |  Seed Phytonutrients - Body Moisturizer |  SVR - Topialyse Moisturising Face + Body Cream for Dry, Sensitive + Eczema-Prone Skin of All Ages |  Green People - Body Scent-Free Hand & Body Lotion |  Violets are Blue - Kokum Butter and Argan Oil Body Cream |  Thalgo - 24 Hour Hydrating Body Milk |  True Botanicals - Body Love Boob Cream |  Fitglow Beauty - Bakuchiol Body Cream | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
60%
|
59%
|
58%
|
57%
|
56%
|
55%
|
55%
|
54%
|
51%
|
51%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
theobroma cacao seed butter
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Show more
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia flower extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Essential oil that can be irritating
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Show more
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.7%
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
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Unknown, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Heptyl undecylenate, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan palmitate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cetyl palmitate, Gluconolactone, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Evaluation of Skin Irritation and Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity of Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils in Rabbit and Mice
- Assessment report on Lavandula angustifolia Mill., aetheroleum and Lavandula angustifolia Mill., flos
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids