PRODUCT REVIEW
Institut Esthederm PROTECTIVE SUNCARE OIL FOR BODY AND HAIR - STRONG SUN
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Protects against UVA, UVB rays and prevents photo-ageing and dark spots.
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.35% -
0.8%
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?
Activates the natural pigmentation process for a long-lasting and natural tan.
oryza sativa bran oil
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.6% -
1.4%
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
4.6% -
6.9%
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
0.6% -
1.4%
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
0.15% -
0.55%
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
Honesty check
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
4.8% -
7.1%
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
0.35% -
0.85%
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
0.35% -
0.8%
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
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.8% -
7.1%
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
0.35% -
0.85%
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
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.8% -
7.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Isohexadecane, Coco-caprylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Oryza sativa bran oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Oleoyl tyrosine, 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
Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils