Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks well
“With moisturising properties, it acts just like any other body lotion with the added benefits of transforming your skin tone, leaving it with a warmer, golden hue.”
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:
panthenol, aloe barbadensis extract.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Punica granatum extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract, punica granatum extract) 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Commiphora mukul resin extract, Calendula officinalis flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideC12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePropylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDihydroxyacetone~2.4–3%
Glyceryl stearate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~1.3–1.6%
- 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 DimethiconeXanthan gum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCommiphora mukul resin extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
More about Commiphora mukul resin extractColeus forskohlii root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAscorbic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidCalendula officinalis flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractPunica granatum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractErythrulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCaramel~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalBenzophenone-3~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Benzophenone-4~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propylene glycol, Dihydroxyacetone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Coleus forskohlii root extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Panthenol, Ascorbic acid, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Erythrulose, Dipropylene glycol, Caramel, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzophenone-3, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium edta, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| TanologistGradual Tan LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeSkin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream | SkinCeuticalsAnti-Aging System | Youth To The PeopleAdaptogen Deep Moisture Cream Packet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 69% | 67% |
| Price | $11.69 | $17.88+$6.19 | $391.00+$379.31 | $52.00+$40.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Tanologist - Gradual Tan Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.45% - 0.65%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Price
The product retails for 15.98$ in the United States and from 5.95£ up to 10.18£ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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