Institut Esthederm Protective Silky Body Mist
Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate/caprate, Oryza sativa bran oil + 4 moreWorks
“Create a bright, fast and durable tan with this unique body mist for moisturised, supple and glowing skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: limnanthes alba seed oil, oryza sativa bran oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingLimnanthes alba seed oil, TocopherolMay help
“Read More Containing Global Cellular Protection, this patented intra-cellular formula prevents the following; photo-aging and brown spots by neutralising free radicals and protecting the cellular DNA, appearance of wrinkles by fighting against collagen degradation factors, excess sun damage.”
This product contains potassium glycyrrhetinate. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Potassium glycyrrhetinate, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (potassium glycyrrhetinate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Potassium glycyrrhetinateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: potassium glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butane~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dibutyl adipate~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHomosalate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalatePropane~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneOryza sativa bran oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButyloctyl salicylate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateIsobutane~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOleoyl tyrosine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 acetatePotassium glycyrrhetinate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Luffa cylindrica seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Oleic acidLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A self-tanning agent. It reacts with amino-acids in the surface of the skin to produce a brown pigment. Often used together with another self-tanning ingredient, dihydroxyacetone
More about Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateHydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolGeraniol~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.05–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Butane, Dibutyl adipate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Homosalate, Propane, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Oryza sativa bran oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butyloctyl salicylate, Isobutane, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Parfum, Oleoyl tyrosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Potassium glycyrrhetinate, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Isoeugenol, Coumarin, Citral
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Institut EsthedermProtective Silky Body MistYOUR PRODUCT | AbibAiry clear sunscreen gel | mixsoonBean Sun Stick | ESPAOptimal Body Tri-Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 28% |
| Price | — | $19.80 | $14.89 | $54.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Avobenzone | Adenosine | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Institut Esthederm - Protective Silky Body Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
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