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ModelCo Tan Water For Face & Body

Name: ModelCo - Tan Water For Face & Body
Brand: ModelCo

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Sodium pca + 5 more

Works well

What the product description says

“A revolutionary, hydrating liquid you simply spritz over face and body, it develops gradually over four hours into the most beautiful bronzed glow.”

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.85–1.25%

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~0.55–1.3%

Saccharomyces fermentKey activeEffect: HighA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Cocos nucifera water· HumectantEffect: LowMight help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.5%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~1.4–2.1%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~1.2–1.7%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caffeine

May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan 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~1.4–2.1%

CaffeineEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Rosa damascena flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

DihydroxyacetoneA self-tanning agentHigh~5.5–8.3%est.

Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~2.7–4%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.7%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.45–1%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dihydroxyacetone~5.5–8.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Tanning

A self-tanning agent

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Propanediol~3.8–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hamamelis virginiana water~2.7–4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Erythrulose~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cocos nucifera water~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Rosa damascena flower oil~1.2–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dimethyl isosorbide~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

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Sodium pca~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Glycerin~0.55–1.3%

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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Caffeine~0.45–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Panthenol~0.35–0.85%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Saccharomyces ferment~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Maltodextrin~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Alcohol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.2%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 3/5

A red dye

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propanediol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Erythrulose, Cocos nucifera water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sodium pca, Glycerin, Caffeine, Panthenol, Saccharomyces ferment, Maltodextrin, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium metabisulfite, Ci 16035, Sodium hydroxide

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	ModelCoTan Water For Face & BodyYOUR PRODUCT	S. NatureAqua Oasis Panthe-Allan Calming Pad (60ea)	ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Toner Plus	Versed SkinWeekend Glow Brightening Solution
Match	—	59%	59%	59%
Price	$15.78	$19.63+$3.85	$4.32−$11.46	$17.99+$2.21
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 7	4 of 7	3 of 7
Key difference	—	Gluconolactone	Betaine	Azelaic Acid
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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Product summary

"ModelCo - Tan Water For Face & Body" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (sodium pca 0.85% - 1.25%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 0.55% - 1.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.