Isle of Paradise The Glow Essentials Dark
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Inside you’ll find Self-Tanning Drops, which can be added to your fave moisturiser for a custom, hydrating glow, the Self-Tanning Water, a coveted Isle of Paradise product that gives you a golden tan, and a Self-Tan Applicator Mitt for that perfect finish.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dihydroxyacetone~4.9–6%
Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 80~2.3–2.8%
Xanthan gum~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumErythrulose~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMethoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractCitrus grandis peel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.35–0.6%
Persea gratissima oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.25–0.45%
Dihydroxyacetone~0.25–0.45%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~0.3–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthoxydiglycol~0.2–0.4%
Erythrulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycereth-26~0.25–0.45%
Methoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractCitrus grandis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCocos nucifera oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.4%
Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Panthenol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAscorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidSodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 16035~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, Erythrulose, Propylene glycol, Methoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol, 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, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene glycol, Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Erythrulose, Glycereth-26, Methoxyphenyl t-butylphenyl propanediol, 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, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Ascorbic acid, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Propanediol, Parfum, Sodium metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene glycol, Ci 16035, Ci 42090
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Isle of ParadiseThe Glow Essentials DarkYOUR PRODUCT | KayoDaily Remodeling Serum | CetrabenMOISTURISING FACIAL DAY CREAM | MuradHydro-Dynamicreg; Ultimate Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | — | $19.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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