Works for
MoisturizingSaccharide isomerate, Glycine + 2 moreWorks
“A one-hour hydrating tan gel.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycine, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.9–7.2%
Butylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCaramel~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthoxydiglycol~1.9–2.3%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide isomerate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHexylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycine~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineMelanin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.4–0.65%
Benzyl salicylate~0.4–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acidT-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCitronellol~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAnise alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Butylene glycol, Caramel, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Saccharide isomerate, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Glycine, Melanin, Sodium metabisulfite, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Hydroxycitronellal, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Anise alcohol, Coumarin, Ci 14700, Ci 42090
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| St. TropezExpress GelYOUR PRODUCT | Skinny TanCoconut Water Tanning Mist | Josie MaranVanilla Vibezzz - Hydrating + Cleansing Argan Refillable Body Wash | KlairsDaily Comfort Hand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $16.72 | $21.48 | $9.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Alanine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Swiss Clinic Cryogel Body SerumSuper Healthy Skin™ Daily Moisture Lotion
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 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
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.