Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Trehalose + 5 moreWorks well
“What it is: A hydrating self-tanning serum to visibly boost your skin from the outside in.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, saccharide isomerate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNiacinamideNot delivered
“Following the global success of St. Tropez Luxe Whipped Creme Mousse & Tan Tonic Glow Drops, the NEW Luxe Body Serum completes the science-backed skincare range with a new Collagen-Enhancing body serum and must-have formula.”
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.1–0.4%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Enriched with Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B5 to hydrate, reduce redness & even skin tone, the serum also contains a NEW Collagen-Enhancing Complex, known to help firm, smooth and soothe skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.6–8.4%
Butylene glycol~4–6%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 20~3–4.5%
Trehalose~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSaccharide isomerate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePanthenol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMaltodextrin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCaramel~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.7%
- 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-1Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Niacinamide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 citrateCoumarin~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Saccharide isomerate, Panthenol, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum, Maltodextrin, Caramel, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Niacinamide, Sodium citrate, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium hydroxide
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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. TropezLuxe Body SerumYOUR PRODUCT | OSKIAUniversal Hyaluronic Acid Serum | TBH Skincarerebound serum | Sol de JaneiroCoco Cabana Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $60.89 | — | $20.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"St. Tropez - Luxe Body Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.45%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.70%, panthenol 0.95% - 1.45%, saccharide isomerate 1.20% - 1.80% and trehalose 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "St. Tropez" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 48.00$ in the United States, for 59.00CA$ in Canada, for 63.20A$ in Australia and for 19.99£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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