Soleil Toujours Daily Sunless Tanning Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Chondrus crispus extract + 4 moreWorks
“Aloe, Turmeric Root Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil and Azadirachta Flower Extract soothe and nourish skin, leaving face supple and soft.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: chondrus crispus extract.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 9 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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceDihydroxyacetone~5–7.5%
Alcohol~5.2–7.7%
- 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 AlcoholErythrulose~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~3–4.5%
Glycerin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%
Parfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium ascorbyl phosphate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateEthoxydiglycol~0.85–1.25%
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%
- 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 acetateChondrus crispus extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPropylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBisabolol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPhenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolCaramel~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractTriethyl citrate~0.35–0.8%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.75%
Vanillin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractPogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.35–0.8%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Heliotropine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-decalactone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexenyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Decanal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol, Erythrulose, Water, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Ethoxydiglycol, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Chondrus crispus extract, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caramel, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Triethyl citrate, Hexyl cinnamal, Vanillin, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Santalum album oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Heliotropine, Gamma-decalactone, Hexenyl acetate, Citral, Decanal, Limonene
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| Soleil ToujoursDaily Sunless Tanning SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Agent NateurHoli Youth Body Serum | StriVectinSuper-C Retinol Brighten and Correct Vitamin C Serum | BAWDYThe Super Tight Body Serum | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | — | $213.23 | $60.11 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Caffeine | Retinol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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