PRODUCT REVIEW
Institut Esthederm PROTECTIVE SUNCARE OIL FOR BODY AND HAIR - MODERATE SUN
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
For skins that easily tan, except skin with hyperpigmentation.
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
MODERATE SUN
oryza sativa bran oil
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
limnanthes alba seed oil
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
coco-caprylate
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Protects against UVA, UVB rays and prevents photo-ageing and dark spots.
limnanthes alba seed oil
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
parfum
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
parfum
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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isohexadecane
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
coco-caprylate
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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Ingredient list view
Isohexadecane, Coco-caprylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Oleoyl tyrosine, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Bht, Isoeugenol, Coumarin, Citral, Benzyl salicylate