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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Lightweight and quick-absorbing, this lusciously formulated cream also features the brand's breakthrough Tan Activator Complex (T. A. C. ) combining orange, coffee and antioxidant-rich buriti oil to encourage a faster, deeper tan, whilst promoting firmness and elasticity.
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The silky-smooth formula leaves skin with a visibly soft and velvety finish, while seeking to condition and lock in moisture.
glycerin
4.1% -
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
mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
diisopropyl adipate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
bifida ferment lysate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Non-greasy or sticky, this is also cast-free so every skin tone and type can enjoy a velvety-smooth finish.
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
bifida ferment lysate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bifida ferment lysate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
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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Potential irritants
alcohol
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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diisopropyl adipate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Glycerin, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl stearate se, Ethylhexyl triazone, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Decyl cocoate, Silica, Acetic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Benzyl benzoate, Bifida ferment lysate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Boron nitride, Caprylyloxyphenylamino dimethyltetrahydro benzothiazine carboxylic acid, Carbomer, Citric acid, Citronellol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Lactic acid, Linalool, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Mica, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Sorbitan caprylate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Photo-allergic contact dermatitis caused by isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate in an 'organic' sunscreen
- Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skin
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics
- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin