Isle of Paradise Brilliantly Bright Body Moisturizer with Vitamin C & Niacinamide
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“What Else You Need to Know This fast-absorbing, brightening body lotion improves the appearance of dark spots and dullness for more radiant-looking skin instantly.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, arbutin.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Brilliantly Bright Body Moisturizer with Vitamin C & Niacinamide”
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:
glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideNiacinamide~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Diisostearyl malate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPanthenol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetyl alcohol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSqualane~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilGlyceryl stearate se~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateArbutin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSynthetic beeswax~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxParfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPolysorbate 60~0.1–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Diisostearyl malate, Sodium hyaluronate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Panthenol, Cetyl alcohol, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Arbutin, Xanthan gum, Synthetic beeswax, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phytate, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin
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| Isle of ParadiseBrilliantly Bright Body Moisturizer with Vitamin C & NiacinamideYOUR PRODUCT | BANOBAGIMilk Thistle Repair Lotion | Crystal ClearSuperboosters - Radiance Enhance | OlayVitamin C & Peptide 24 Advanced Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $26.00 | $21.42−$4.58 | $66.09+$40.09 | $65.75+$39.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Sucrose | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Isle of Paradise - Brilliantly Bright Body Moisturizer with Vitamin C & Niacinamide" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Isle of Paradise - Brilliantly Bright Body Moisturizer with Vitamin C & Niacinamide ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and diisostearyl malate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.10% - 3.10%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.45% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Isle of Paradise" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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