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Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan: Dark
Vita Liberata

Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan: Dark

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Betaine, Propylene glycol
Works
What the product description says
“Certified Organic Botanicals and Moisture Lock system guarantee a perfect fade back to nothing.”
Source: Feelunique

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, propylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.8–2.7%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~5.3–7.9%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Benefits , 100% NATURAL DHA (active ingredient) – Certificate from ECOcert (COSMOS Standards) , Organic Aloe Vera (antioxidants, VIT A,C, hydrating, soothing) , Organic Glycerin (Moisturising, hydrating) , Glyceryl Stearate (natural lubricant, emulsifier, reduce water loss) , 72 hour moisture lock , Natural extracts Melon, Grape , Vitamin E , Natural Caramel , Hyaluronic Acid (anti aging, moisturiser, skin conditioner) , Free From Perfumes, Allergens, Alcohols, Sulphates , Flash Dry/Quick Dry , +90% organic , Low odour/minimal odour formula , Natural looking tan Organic, natural, paraben-free, alcohol free, non-toxic and vegan.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~5.3–7.9%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.2–0.7%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~25–37%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~3.1–4.7%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Acid
Not recognized
Sodium citrate~25–37%
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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Propylene glycol~5.3–7.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~3.1–4.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Betaine~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Caramel~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 16035~0.45–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ci 19140~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Sodium citrate, Propylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric acid, Betaine, Caramel, Ci 16035, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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Key difference—Azelaic AcidNiacinamideSodium Polyglutamate
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Product summary

"Vita Liberata - pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan: Dark" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (betaine 1.80% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 30.00£ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developmentsmdpi.com
Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan: Dark
Vita LiberatapHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan: Dark
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