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Institut Esthederm Sun Sublimation Ultra-Nourishing Beauty Enhancer Care Very Low Protection
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Sun Sublimation Ultra-Nourishing Beauty Enhancer Care Very Low Protection
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
lanolin
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
paraffinum liquidum
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
carnosine
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
aspartic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
medicago sativa extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.7%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Adaptasun Technology optimizes all stages of the pigmentation process (natural protection of the skin) for faster, more long-lasting and more intense tanning.
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
1% -
1.5%
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
benzophenone-3
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
glycine soja oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
1% -
1.5%
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
benzophenone-3
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
glycine soja oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Show more
All ingredients
paraffinum liquidum
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
lanolin
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
cyclopentasiloxane
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Lanolin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl myristate, Ozokerite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Trilinolein, Benzophenone-3, Parfum, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja sterols, Propylene glycol, Mica, Water, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Decyl oleate, Triolein, Tripalmitin, Hexyl laurate, Trilinolenin, Persea gratissima oil, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Retinyl palmitate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Tristearin, Cetearyl alcohol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium hydroxide, Morus alba leaf extract, Bht, Tocopherol, Acetyl tyrosine, Aspartic acid, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Benzyl benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Geraniol, Phenylalanine, Triarachidin, Citronellol, Isoeugenol, Coumarin, Medicago sativa extract, Citral, Copper gluconate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Carnosine, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract
Sources
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197
- Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone‐3
- Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients A Randomized Clinical Trial
- On Photostability of Oxybenzone
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics