Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Isle of Paradise - Face Self Tanning Drops" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Isle of Paradise" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Your tan will develop in 4-6 hours This formula is concentrated and must always be mixed with a moisturizer as directed.
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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, aloe barbadensis extract.
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: cocos nucifera oil, salvia hispanica seed oil.
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
4.6 star rating 169 Reviews Medium Self-Tanning Face Drops A customizable self-tanner for the face infused with Vitamin C to help brighten dull skin, minimize the look of dark spots & create an even tone Compare 100% customizable and easy to use Brightens, bronzes and evens tone Easily mixes into your moisturizer Develops in 4-6 hours and lasts up to 5 days Travel friendly 100% Vegan & Cruelty Free Add 4+ drops to a minimum of 2ml (½ teaspoon) of your favorite face moisturizer, mix together, and apply.
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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.
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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.
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, Erythrulose, Propylene glycol, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Persea gratissima oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Methoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene glycol