PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A gradual tanning moisturiser.Enriched with skin-loving nourishing oils like coconut, argan, avocado, jojoba, rice bran, meadowfoam, sesame and squalane that are rich in ultra-moisturizing fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins B & E, the Sunshine Oil Body Elixir moisturises the skin, providing you with a gradual and glowing sunless tan.
sesamum indicum seed oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
squalane
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
squalane
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cocos nucifera oil, Squalane, Dextrin palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mica, Persea gratissima oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Curcuma longa root oil, Tyrosine, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Lavandula hybrida oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Alumina, Tocopherol, Water, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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