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- Ulta Ultra Dark Express Tan Tinted Mousse
5.0/ 10
5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Ulta Ultra Dark Express Tan Tinted Mousse has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Dihydroxyacetone | Botanical, Synthetic | Tanning,Colorant,Formula Helper |
4 | PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Caramel | Botanical | Fragrance,Colorant |
1.9 | Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.8 | PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Caprylyl Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative |
0.3 | Potassium Sorbate | Synthetic | Fragrance,Preservative |
0.3 | Hexylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
A self-tanning agent that works by reacting with the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin to produce the desired tan pigmentation. This pigment can last for several days and up to several weeks.
A synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and combines water with oil.
A natural ingredient that is derived from the heat treatment of table sugar. Caramel is used in skincare as a natural colorant that can create transparent, dark brown solutions. It also works as a fragrance, where it provides a sweet, sugary scent.