Mii Cosmetics Daily Boost Face Cream Gradual Tan
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Our super-hydrating gradual tan face cream can be used daily to build a subtle sun-kissed, year-round glow or to enhance an existing tan.”
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:
cyclomethicone, caprylyl 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Limonium gerberi extract, Parfum + 7 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~40–60%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.6–8.5%
Glyceryl stearate se~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCyclomethicone~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeDimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeLimonium gerberi extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Inula crithmoide flower/leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractPolysorbate 20~0.45–1.05%
Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides~0.45–1.05%
Corallina officinalis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHexylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaramel~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glyceryl stearate se, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Limonium gerberi extract, Inula crithmoide flower/leaf extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Corallina officinalis extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene glycol, Caramel, Citric acid, Parfum, Citral, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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