TAN-LUXE Instant Hero Skin Perfector

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
caffeine
glycerin
rubus idaeus seed oil
titanium dioxide
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TAN-LUXE Instant Hero - Illuminating Skin Perfector, 150ml - Cruelty & Toxin Free

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$36.00

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Instant Hero Skin Perfector

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What does the product description say?

"With light-reflecting nanoparticles and micro-pigments, skin is left hydrated and glossy with a glow that lasts for up to 24 hours."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH
c13-14 isoparaffin	LOW

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
rubus idaeus seed oil	MEDIUM
caffeine	LOW
ascorbic acid	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
sd alcohol 40-b
propylene glycol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.8% - 5.8%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	3.7% - 5.6%
sd alcohol 40-b 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	2.7% - 4%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	2% - 3%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	2.1% - 3.2%
polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together	1.4% - 2.1%
c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency	1.3% - 1.9%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.95% - 1.45%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.6% - 1.4%
rubus idaeus seed oil A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.5% - 1.2%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.4% - 0.95%
palmitoyl carnitine	0.35% - 0.8%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.85%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.2% - 0.8%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	0.3% - 0.7%
laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.7%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.65%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.15% - 0.6%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.6%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.15% - 0.55%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.15% - 0.55%
butylphenyl methylpropional A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.15% - 0.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.6%
triethylene glycol	0.1% - 0.5%
mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light	0.15% - 0.6%
hc yellow no. 15	0.15% - 0.55%
ci 19140 A yellow dye	0.15% - 0.5%
hc yellow no. 7	0.1% - 0.45%
ci 15985 A colorant	0.1% - 0.45%
hc red no. 3	0.1% - 0.35%
ci 17200 A red colorant	0.05% - 0.3%
ci 42090 A colorant (dye)	0.05% - 0.25%
hc red no. 3	0.05% - 0.15%
ci 14700 A colorant	0.01% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	panthenol caffeine +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: madecassoside dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: borago officinalis seed oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +11 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +11 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: benzophenone-4 durvillaea antarctica extract +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: lactic acid palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +12 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: ascorbyl glucoside anhydroxylitol +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: allantoin betaine +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more
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Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? ci 17200 Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? glyceryl laurate Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? lycium barbarum fruit extract Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? laureth-12 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? steareth-10 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? carrageenan Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? punica granatum extract Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +8 more	salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? saccharomyces cerevisiae extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ppg-26-buteth-26 Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? glyoxal Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? benzyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? acanthopanax senticosus root extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +33 more