ULTA - After Sun Recovery Lotion

ULTA After Sun Recovery Lotion

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WORKS FOR
  • Moisturizing
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • cetyl alcohol
  • dimethicone
  • glyceryl stearate se
  • simmondsia chinensis seed oil
  • theobroma cacao seed butter
  • +2 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
75 /100
IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
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"Ulta's After Sun Recovery Lotion is a hydrating lotion that instantly refreshes dry and sun soaked skin while locking in moisture to help prevent peeling and preserve your tan."
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WIMJ summary

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
Ingredient Irritancy Skin Benefit
parfum
does not have skin benefit
ethylhexylglycerin
does not have skin benefit
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
does not have skin benefit

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
TBC
TBC
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
TBC
Helps create a thicker product consistency
TBC
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
TBC
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
TBC
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
TBC
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
TBC
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
TBC
A preservative
TBC
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
TBC
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
TBC
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
TBC
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
TBC
Helps oil and water mix together
TBC
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
TBC
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.
TBC
Stabilizes the product formulation
TBC
Used to adjust the product's pH
TBC
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