Vita Liberata

Vita Liberata Heavenly Elixir Advanced Tinted Tanning Elixir

Name: Vita Liberata - Heavenly Elixir Advanced Tinted Tanning Elixir
Brand: Vita Liberata

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

16 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“drench your skin in moisture, locking it in for long-lasting softness”

Source: Beauty Expert

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: glycerin, saccharide isomerate.

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: squalane, sesamum indicum seed oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.2–1.5%

Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%

TyrosineKey activeEffect: High~0.25–0.45%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.2–4%

Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.25–0.5%

Hydrogenated vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.55%

ChitosanKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.55–0.8%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.95–1.15%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.3–0.55%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.3–0.55%

Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.45–0.65%

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~0.3–0.6%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (chitosan, ginkgo biloba leaf 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.

ChitosanKey activeEffect: MediumInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

Coffea arabica seed oilEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.25–0.45%

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~0.3–0.6%

Anti-blemish

Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.

ChitosanKey activeEffect: HighInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

DihydroxyacetoneA self-tanning agentHigh~5–6.1%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2%est.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.35–0.6%est.

Ethyl vanillinUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Ethylene brassylateA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

MethyldihydrojasmonateUsed as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmineHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~1.9–2.3%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Coffea arabica seed oilMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

ChitosanInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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

6 flagged

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

Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.4–0.6%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.15–0.3%est.

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.15–0.25%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~1.4–1.7%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.3–0.55%est.

Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~0.25–0.5%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dihydroxyacetone~5–6.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Tanning

A self-tanning agent

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Isoeicosane~4.3–5.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Squalane~3.2–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Propanediol~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.9–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.6–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Sorbitan oleate~1.4–1.7%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~1.2–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.7–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.45–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.4–0.6%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.6%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated lysophosphatidylcholine~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Isochrysis galbana extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.25–0.5%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coffea arabica seed oil~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Tyrosine~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Melanin~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ethyl vanillin~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Ethylene brassylate~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Methyldihydrojasmonate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmine

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Saccharide isomerate~0.2–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Carrageenan~0.15–0.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Algin~0.15–0.25%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Chitosan~0.15–0.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationMoisturizing

Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caramel~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Isoeicosane, Squalane, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sorbitan oleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated lysophosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isochrysis galbana extract, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Coffea arabica seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Tyrosine, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium hydroxide, Melanin, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl vanillin, Ethylene brassylate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide isomerate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Carrageenan, Algin, Chitosan, Xanthan gum, Caramel