PRODUCT REVIEW

TAN-LUXE Super Glow SPF30 Gradual Tan Serum

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Hyaluronic acid 0.5% - 0.7%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "TAN-LUXE - Super Glow SPF30 Gradual Tan Serum" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, butyloctyl salicylate 2.30% - 2.80%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.10%, homosalate 4.40% - 5.40% and octocrylene 5.00% - 6.10%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as shiny - dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

Price

The product retails for 40.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 5% - 6.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyloctyl salicylate 2.3% - 2.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Super Glow you know & love, boosted with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 sun protection Offers protection from damaging blue light & photoaging Gradual sun-kissed glow formulated as a daily use skin base Lightweight hyaluronic acid quenches & plumps skin Anti-oxidant rich Superfoods nourish & brighten Vegan, cruelty free & reef safe Directions Super Glow you know & love, boosted with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 sun protection Offers protection from damaging blue light & photoaging Gradual sun-kissed glow formulated as a daily use skin base Lightweight hyaluronic acid quenches & plumps skin Anti-oxidant rich Superfoods nourish & brighten Vegan, cruelty free & reef safe.

Source: Feelunique

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

hyaluronic acid 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

With just the right percentage of tanning actives (4% DHA) for daily use; apply each morning as a hydrating, SPF base for healthy, protected skin that keeps on GLOWING.

Source: Feelunique

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: fructose, 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: cocos nucifera oil, argania spinosa kernel oil.

fructose 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

hyaluronic acid 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

argania spinosa kernel oil 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

hyaluronic acid 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

dihydroxyacetone 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

propylene glycol 1.2% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

peg-8 stearate 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octocrylene 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

homosalate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Ingredient list view

Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Dihydroxyacetone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Peg-8 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Erythrulose, Hyaluronic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Fructose, Sorbitan oleate, Xanthan gum, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Withania somnifera root extract, Citric acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Ci 17200, Biosaccharide gum-4, Sodium benzoate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	37%	36%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 45	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 39	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +13 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: arginine cyclopentasiloxane +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +10 more	Common: homosalate octocrylene +6 more Other: ceramide eos ceramide np +12 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract ginkgo biloba leaf extract	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: ethylhexyl hydroxystearate lactobacillus ferment +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: artemia extract dimethicone +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +26 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	limonene Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? jasminum sambac leaf cell extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +47 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

TAN-LUXE Super Glow SPF30 Gradual Tan Serum

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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