Soleil des îles Dry Oil Intense Tanning
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cocos nucifera oil + 6 moreWorks well
“It leaves the skin intensely moisturized and soft.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · TocopherolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) 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 · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera oil~22–33%
- 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 oilParaffinum liquidum~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCyclopentasiloxane~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneParfum~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGardenia taitensis flower extract~1.9–2.8%
Tocopherol~1.4–2.2%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- 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 oilOleoyl tyrosine~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLuffa cylindrica seed oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidNigella sativa seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilCoumarin~0.3–0.75%
Linalool~0.2–0.8%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.75%
- 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 oilParaffinum liquidum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCyclopentasiloxane~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.15–0.7%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- 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 oilOleoyl tyrosine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLuffa cylindrica seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidNigella sativa seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilAnise alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oleoyl tyrosine, Sorbitan isostearate, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Nigella sativa seed oil, Coumarin, Linalool, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oleoyl tyrosine, Sorbitan isostearate, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Nigella sativa seed oil, Anise alcohol, Coumarin, Unknown
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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.
| Soleil des îlesDry Oil Intense TanningYOUR PRODUCT | Sanctuary SpaCalming CBD Oil | NARSMonoï Body Glow I | Faaborg Pharmahelo pro AD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $8.37 | $59.00 | $10.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cbd | Octinoxate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Soleil des îles - Dry Oil Intense Tanning" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 6.61£ in the United Kingdom.
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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.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5
- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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