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Tarte SEA Radiance Drops

Name: Tarte - SEA Radiance Drops
Brand: Tarte

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Phytosterols, Squalene + 9 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Completely absorb into all skin types to hydrate without clogging pores .”

Source: Sephora

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: algae 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: cocos nucifera oil, squalene.

PhytosterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.45–1%

SqualeneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast~1–1.5%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.5–1.2%

Phytosteryl macadamiateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%

Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~4.6–7%

Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.4–0.95%

Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~1.7–2.5%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~6.8–10.2%

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~22–33%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~2.9–4.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.3%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Squalene, Tocopherol

Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) 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.

SqualeneKey activeEffect: MediumAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast~1–1.5%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.8–2.7%est.

Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~1.7–2.5%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1–1.5%est.

Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~4.6–7%est.

PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.45–1%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.5–1.2%est.

Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.4–0.95%est.

SqualeneAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast2/5~1–1.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~22–33%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Isododecane~6.8–10.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Jojoba esters~4.6–7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Mica~3.7–5.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Glyceryl caprylate~2.9–4.3%

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Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Parfum~1.8–2.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Passiflora edulis seed oil~1.7–2.5%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

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Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Squalene~1–1.5%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

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Tocopherol~0.55–1.3%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.5–1.2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Phytosteryl macadamiate~0.5–1.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phytosterols~0.45–1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Algae extract~0.4–0.95%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Gardenia taitensis flower~0.15–0.7%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.15–0.55%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Iron oxides~0.1–0.45%

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Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77491~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 75470~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Ingredient list view

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Isododecane, Jojoba esters, Mica, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Limonene, Squalene, Tocopherol, Cocos nucifera oil, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Phytosterols, Algae extract, Gardenia taitensis flower, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 75470

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
2
Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology mdpi.com
3
Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
4
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
6
Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

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