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Scientia Sunshine & Sea HA + Vit D Aqua Tanning Serum

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Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 3

Key actives

Dihydroxyacetone 5.1% - 7.6%Glycerin 2.7% - 4.1%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Sunshine & Sea HA + Vit D Aqua Tanning Serum hydrates, plumps and protects your complexion while encouraging a delicate, natural-looking glow all year round – no matter how little sun you get!

Source: Cultbeauty

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, opuntia ficus-indica seed oil.

glycerin 2.7% - 4.1%

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

sodium hyaluronate 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

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Sunshine & Sea HA + Vit D Aqua Tanning Serum

Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3

Potential irritants

dihydroxyacetone 5.1% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

betula alba bark extract 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

fucus vesiculosus extract 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

laminaria hyperborea extract 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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Key ingredients	opuntia ficus-indica seed oil dihydroxyacetone +3 more	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil glycerin +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed wax simmondsia chinensis seed oil +4 more	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid kappaphycus alvarezii extract +8 more	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil sodium hyaluronate Other: polyglutamic acid vitis vinifera seed oil	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil glycerin +2 more Other: chondrus crispus extract cocos nucifera fruit extract +7 more	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil glycerin Other: biosaccharide gum-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: argania spinosa kernel oil astrocaryum murumuru seed butter +12 more	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +6 more	Common: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil glycerin +2 more Other: hexapeptide-11 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 tripeptide-10 citrulline +1 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: myristoyl pentapeptide-8 panthenol +16 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	ammonium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +27 more	citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? opuntia ficus-indica seed oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	citrus nobilis fruit extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +37 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? betaine Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 5
Potential irritants 12
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 3
All Ingredients with percentages: 26
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Key Actives

dihydroxyacetone 5.1% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

glycerin 2.7% - 4.1%

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 5.1% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

betula alba bark extract 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

fucus vesiculosus extract 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

laminaria hyperborea extract 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

dihydroxyacetone 5.1% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

polysorbate 20 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Lentinus edodes extract, Maris sal, Sea salt, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Betula alba bark extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Propylene glycol, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Canola oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

Sources

Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisia
Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. saboten
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
Propylene Glycol

Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
Vitamin E in dermatology
Vitamin E and Skin Health
Canola Oil
Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin

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