Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharide isomerate + 7 moreWorks
“hyaluronic acid that acts as a moisture magnet for your skin, making your complexion look dewier”
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:
fructose, glycerin.
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: cocos nucifera oil.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~0.2–0.75%, below the ~4% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“brighter complexion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Lonicera japonica flower extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ubiquinone, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin ageing and skin cancer.”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 3 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~40–60%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.2–7.8%
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera water~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilDimethyl isosorbide~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideSaccharide isomerate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateParfum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 acetateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lecithin3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidAscorbic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidFructose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderAlcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPaullinia cupana seed extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractUbiquinone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinonePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoumarin~0.05–0.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Saccharide isomerate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Parfum, Sodium metabisulfite, Cocos nucifera oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ascorbic acid, Fructose, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Alcohol, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| Skinny TanCoconut Water Tanning MistYOUR PRODUCT | Farmacy BeautySkin Dew Hydrating Essence Mist & Setting Spray | OleHenriksenPeach Glaze Glow Mist Peach Glaze Glow Mist | BaleaBeauty expert glow toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 53% |
| Price | — | $44.00 | $32.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Lactobacillus | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skinny Tan - Coconut Water Tanning Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.40% - 0.90%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (fructose 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.95A$ in Australia, from 15.33£ up to 24.99£ in the United Kingdom, for 21.99$ in the United States and for 40.30CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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