Institut Esthederm Adaptasun Body Lotion Strong Sun

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Sun protection
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

acetyl hexapeptide-1
algae extract
artemia extract
aspartic acid
Oxybenzone
Avobenzone
carnosine
copper gluconate
creatine
cyclopentasiloxane
dextran
dimethicone
Octinoxate
glycerin
glycyrrhetinic acid
hydrolyzed soy protein
hydrolyzed wheat protein
isopropyl myristate
mannitol
octocrylene
peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone
sodium polyacrylate
triolein
Wheat Germ Oil
+20 more

IRRITANCY

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Size: 261.0 grams

Institut Esthederm - Adaptasun Sensitive - Protective Body Lotion for Sensitive Skin - Protective Action, Tanning Optimization - Strong Sun - 200ml Pump Bottle

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£46.00

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Size: 200 ml

Adaptasun Body Lotion Strong Sun

£48.00

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Adaptasun Body Lotion Strong Sun

£48.00

Out of stock

Size: 200 ml

Adaptasun Body Lotion Strong Sun

Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product does not offer sun protection, or it is very low.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
octocrylene
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
benzophenone-3

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"The innovative cream protects skin against UVA/UVB rays and photo-ageing."

Face the future

WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, aspartic acid, carnosine, creatine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
aspartic acid	MEDIUM
carnosine	MEDIUM
creatine	MEDIUM

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"The innovative cream protects skin against UVA/UVB rays and photo-ageing."

Face the future

WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: algae extract, artemia extract.

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: dimethicone, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dextran	HIGH
mannitol	HIGH
peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycyrrhetinic acid	MEDIUM
hydrolyzed soy protein	LOW
copper gluconate	LOW

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
carnosine	HIGH
glycyrrhetinic acid	HIGH
creatine	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
octocrylene
benzophenone-3
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	4.9% - 6%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	4.4% - 5.4%
benzophenone-3 Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption	3.4% - 4.2%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.	3% - 3.7%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	1.8% - 2.2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.7% - 2%
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating	1.9% - 2.4%
c20-22 alkyl phosphate	1.1% - 1.3%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.75% - 1.15%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.65% - 0.95%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.55% - 0.8%
creatine Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness	0.35% - 0.65%
glycyrrhetinic acid Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation	0.3% - 0.55%
mannitol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
methylpropanediol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	0.3% - 0.5%
trilinolein	0.25% - 0.45%
acetyl tyrosine	0.2% - 0.4%
aspartic acid An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium dextran sulfate	0.2% - 0.35%
arachis hypogaea oil	0.15% - 0.3%
hydrolyzed soy protein Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing	0.15% - 0.3%
oleoyl tyrosine	0.1% - 0.2%
hydrolyzed wheat protein Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten	0.1% - 0.2%
trilinolenin	0.2% - 0.35%
triolein Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.25%
triticum vulgare germ oil A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).	0.2% - 0.35%
oleic acid Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness	0.2% - 0.4%
tripalmitin	0.15% - 0.25%
medicago sativa oil unsaponifiables	0.15% - 0.25%
tristearin	0.15% - 0.25%
juglans regia shell extract	0.15% - 0.3%
hypericum perforatum extract	0.15% - 0.25%
copper gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing	0.15% - 0.3%
carnosine A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage	0.15% - 0.3%
artemia extract Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.15% - 0.3%
algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet	0.25% - 0.4%
disodium adenosine triphosphate	0.15% - 0.3%
dextran Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar	0.15% - 0.3%
acetyl hexapeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.15% - 0.3%
c20-22 alcohols	0.15% - 0.3%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.2% - 0.35%
isopropyl myristate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic	0.2% - 0.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.25% - 0.4%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.2% - 0.35%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	0.25% - 0.45%
butylene glycol 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	0.2% - 0.35%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
trideceth-6 Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.2% - 0.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.2% - 0.35%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.3%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.15% - 0.3%
hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.15% - 0.3%
benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
isoeugenol	0.15% - 0.3%
coumarin A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.15% - 0.3%
benzophenone-3 Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption	0.3% - 0.6%
water Plain old water	0.2% - 0.35%
disodium adenosine triphosphate	0.15% - 0.3%
carnosine A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage	0.1% - 0.2%
mineral salts Used to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin	0.1% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-1 algae extract +22 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: allantoin coco-caprylate/caprate +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +5 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lactic acid +9 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +27 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dimethicone +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 ferulic acid +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dimethicone +1 more Other: panthenol cetyl alcohol +7 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: lactic acid palmitoyl oligopeptide +4 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 gluconolactone +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: lactobacillus superoxide dismutase	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 sodium polyacrylate +2 more Other: gluconolactone acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +16 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? copper gluconate Has skin benefit? oleic acid Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? glycyrrhetinic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis oil Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? menthoxypropanediol Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? narcissus tazetta bulb extract Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? homarine hcl Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium stearate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ceteareth-25 Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? imperata cylindrica root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? laureth-12 Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? cereus grandiflorus flower extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? bakuchiol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? theobroma grandiflorum seed butter Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? isostearyl isostearate Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? c12-20 acid peg-8 ester Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more	hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed silk Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethyl 2,2-dimethylhydrocinnamal Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? ppg-26-buteth-26 Has skin benefit? +9 more	lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? caesalpinia spinosa gum Has skin benefit? +6 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tridecane Has skin benefit? euphorbia cerifera cera Has skin benefit? glycol distearate Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? steareth-21 Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? erythrulose Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? cichorium intybus root oligosaccharides Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +39 more