KKW BEAUTY Skin Perfecting Body Shimmer

KKW BEAUTY Skin Perfecting Body Shimmer

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“The water-based formula paired with highly reflective pearls provides the ultimate glaze of color and shine along with moisturizing ingredients for a healthy, long-lasting and radiant finish.”
Source: Ulta

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, butylene glycol.

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, caprylyl glycol.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.1–6.1%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.8–4.1%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5–7.4%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.5–2.3%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.1–6.1%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5–7.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–6.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2.8–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sorbeth-30 tetraisostearate~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dipropylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Butylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polysorbate 20~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan sesquiisostearate~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ppg-8-ceteth-20~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tin oxide~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77499~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Mica~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sorbeth-30 tetraisostearate, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Ppg-8-ceteth-20, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Tin oxide, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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