St. Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Daily Youth Boosting Face Cream
Works for
MoisturizingDiheptyl succinate, Shea butter ethyl esters + 13 moreWorks
“softens and moisturises skin”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingSodium salicylate, TocopherolNot delivered
“Gradual Tan Classic Daily Youth Boosting Face Cream”
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.This ingredient - sodium salicylate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Capsicum annuum fruit extract + 1 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 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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Water~45–55%
Diheptyl succinate~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateShea butter ethyl esters~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersPropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDihydroxyacetone~1.9–2.3%
Pentaerythrityl distearate~1.7–2%
Cetearyl glucoside~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTapioca starch~1.2–1.4%
Saccharomyces ferment~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentEthoxydiglycol~0.65–0.95%
Glycerin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinCapsicum annuum fruit extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractCapryloyl/capryloyl leucine isosorbide esters~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingomonas ferment extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilVaccinium myrtillus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acidSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Ceteareth-20~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Parfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateTriheptanoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerLauroyl lysine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineIsosorbide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C9-12 alkane~0.25–0.45%
Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Sodium salicylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateCastor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Diheptyl succinate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Dihydroxyacetone, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Tapioca starch, Saccharomyces ferment, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Capryloyl/capryloyl leucine isosorbide esters, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Ceteareth-20, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Triheptanoin, Xanthan gum, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Lauroyl lysine, Isosorbide, C9-12 alkane, Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Citronellol, Sodium salicylate, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer
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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.
| St. TropezGradual Tan Classic Daily Youth Boosting Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyYouth Water Face & Eye Cream | MISSHAMISA Geum Sul Rejuvenating Cream | EmbryolisseIntense Smooth Radiant Complexion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $11.33 | — | $27.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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