PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Designed to hydrate the skin whilst giving a natural looking shimmer, the Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion by jane iredale is suitable for use on the body or face.
glycerin
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
coco-caprylate/caprate
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Show more
Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
lonicera caprifolium flower extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
lonicera japonica flower extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
.png?width=10&height=10&q=50&func=fit){kind=small}
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
6.9% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Show more
Similar products & dupes
 jane iredale - Golden Shimmer Face And Body Lotion |  Rejuva Minerals - Tinted moisturizer |  Benton - Deep Green Tea Lotion |  Cetaphil - PRO Lipid-Replenishing Moisturising Lotion |  SheaMoisture - Oat Milk & Rice Water Baby Extra Comforting Lotion |  Aveda - botanical kinetics all-sensitive lotion |  Eucerin - Daily Hydration Body Lotion |  Paula's choice - Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion |  Q+A - Snow Algae Face Cream |  Alba Botanica - Alba coconut Moisturizing Lotion |  Burt's Bees - Moisturising Body Lotion for Very Dry and Sensitive Skin | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
40%
|
39%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
polysilicone-11
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Show more
Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
6.9% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Show more
All ingredients
coconut alkanes
6.9% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
polysilicone-11
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Coconut alkanes, Polysilicone-11, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Raphanus sativus root extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Pectin, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Sambucus nigra extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus grandis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 77489, Iron oxides, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 15850
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Peel-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- 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
- VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE FLOWERS OF TWO SPECIES OF HONEYSUCKLE ( LONICERA JAPONICA AND LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM )