James Read Coconut Melting Tanning Balm Face & Body
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCocos nucifera oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 2 moreGood evidence
“The hydrating formula utilises James Read’s Tantone TechnologyTM, which tailors the tanning result to your natural skin tone in order to deliver the most natural-looking result.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Coumarin + 2 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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Cocos nucifera oil~22–33%
- 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 oilWater~13–19%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.3–8%
Laureth-4~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Hydrogenated coconut oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateOctyldodeceth-25~1.4–2.1%
Dimethyl isosorbide~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideGlyceryl caprylate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateParfum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl undecylenate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenatePeg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.15–0.7%
Coumarin~0.1–0.4%
Cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Laureth-4, Hydrogenated coconut oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octyldodeceth-25, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Glyceryl undecylenate, Peg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides, Coumarin, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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