PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tan Lotion

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Dihydroxyacetone 5.5% - 8.2%Glycerin 1.8% - 2.7%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This moisturizing self-tan lotion delivers just a hint of color with each application.

Source: Neutrogena

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

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).

glycerin 1.8% - 2.7%

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

cetyl alcohol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

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Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tan Lotion

$14.60

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Size: 0.425 Pounds

Neutrogena Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tanning Lotion, Lightweight Self-Tanning Body Lotion for a Healthy Glow or Deep Tan, 6.7 fl. oz

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Size: 0.42 Pounds

Neutrogena Build-a-Tan Gradual Sunless Lotion

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AU Retailers

A$111.64

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Size: 0.52 Pounds

Neutrogena Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tanning Lotion, Lightweight Self-Tanning Body Lotion for a Healthy Glow or Deep Tan, 6.7 fl. oz

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Size: 0.41875 Pounds

Neutrogena Build-a-tan Gradual Sunless Tanning Lotion 6.7 Oz (3 Pack)

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Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Potential irritants

dihydroxyacetone 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

parfum 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

No comodogenic ingredients detected

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Key ingredients	dihydroxyacetone glycerin	Common: glycerin Other: urea dimethicone +4 more	Common: glycerin Other: petrolatum dimethicone	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: acetyl glucosamine cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: glycerin Other: chondrus crispus isopropyl myristate +3 more	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: panthenol dimethicone +4 more	Common: glycerin Other: colloidal oatmeal lactic acid +7 more	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caffeine +4 more	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride isopropyl myristate	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: panthenol urea +7 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +7 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +7 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? dichlorobenzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +2 more	dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ammonium lactate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 2
Potential irritants 9
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 0
All Ingredients with percentages: 26
Ingredient list view

Key Actives

dihydroxyacetone 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

glycerin 1.8% - 2.7%

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

dihydroxyacetone 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

parfum 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

dihydroxyacetone 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

methylpropanediol 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate benzoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Stearyl alcohol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium citrate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Bht, Parfum

Sources

Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Final report on the safety assessment of aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, magnesium trisilicate, sodium magnesium silicate, zirconium silicate, attapulgite, bentonite, Fuller's earth, hectorite, kaolin, lithium magnesium silicate, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, montmorillonite, pyrophyllite, and zeolite

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