Soleil des îles Intense Dry Tanning Oil Islands Fragrance
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The tan is faster, more intense, while remaining natural and will last longer.”
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-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“It leaves the skin intensely moisturized and soft.Monoï de Tahiti, macerated with tiare flowers in coconut oil, is an ancestral Polynesian care product that naturally nourishes and repairs the skin and hair.Oceania Saffron prevents skin aging thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Monoï de Tahiti repairs and moisturizes the upper layers of the epidermis while protecting the skin from external aggressions.Coconut oil softens the skin.Sunflower oil moisturizes the skin and is antioxidant.No self-tanner.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 5 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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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~6.5–9.8%
- 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~4.6–6.8%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneParfum~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCyclohexasiloxane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGardenia taitensis flower extract~2–3%
Curcuma longa root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractTocopherol~1.2–1.7%
- 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~1.3–1.9%
- 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~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Luffa cylindrica seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.55–1.25%
- 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 acidBenzyl benzoate~0.3–0.75%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.65%
Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oleoyl tyrosine, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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| Soleil des îlesIntense Dry Tanning Oil Islands FragranceYOUR PRODUCT | Sanctuary SpaCalming CBD Oil | Deborah LippmannCuticle Oil - Nail Cuticle Treatment | |
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| Match | — | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $8.74 | $8.26 | $30.00+$21.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Cbd | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Soleil des îles - Intense Dry Tanning Oil Islands Fragrance" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
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