Sanctuary Spa Shimmer Luxe Body Butter
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Shimmering and indulgent, skin will be thoroughly moisturised and left with an enviable natural sheen.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 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~45–55%
Propylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCetyl alcohol~3.4–4.2%
- 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 alcoholEthylhexyl stearate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlyceryl stearate se~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParfum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIsododecane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateMica~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerPalmitic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acetateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Benzophenone-4~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Rosa canina fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.6%
- 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 butterMaltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCaffeine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCarnitine~0.9–1.1%
Microcrystalline cellulose~0.3–0.55%
Paullinia cupana seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tin oxide~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideLactic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCalcium pantetheine sulfonate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cysteic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- 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 dioxideCi 77491~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate se, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Isododecane, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Mica, Carbomer, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Benzophenone-4, Rosa canina fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Maltodextrin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caffeine, Carnitine, Microcrystalline cellulose, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Tin oxide, Lactic acid, Calcium pantetheine sulfonate, Cysteic acid, Tocopherol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Citral, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Sanctuary SpaShimmer Luxe Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | PRIORI SkincareLCA fx141 Hand and Body Replenisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $18.67 | $35.63+$16.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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