NUXE SUN Refreshing After-Sun Lotion for Face and Body
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Moisturising and with a non-greasy finish, this care milk with a sweet holiday scent can even be used all year round.Non-comedogenic.Made in France.”
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:
glycerin, inositol.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.5–7.9%
- 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 DimethiconeHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDicaprylyl carbonate~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycol palmitate~2–2.4%
Hydrogenated coconut oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Arachidyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~1.3–1.5%
Parfum~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMica~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBehenyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCapryloyl glycine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineCarbomer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEichhornia crassipes extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateArachidyl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Dimethiconol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Inositol~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Ci 77891~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideEthyl ferulate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate~0.3–0.55%
Fagraea berteroana flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractDisodium uridine phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Glycol palmitate, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Parfum, Tocopherol, Mica, Behenyl alcohol, Capryloyl glycine, Carbomer, Eichhornia crassipes extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Arachidyl glucoside, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethiconol, Dehydroacetic acid, Inositol, Tetrasodium edta, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ethyl ferulate, Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, Fagraea berteroana flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Disodium uridine phosphate, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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