Maui Babe Browning Lotion

Maui Babe Browning Lotion
5.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.9Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
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Review

Results you may expect from using Maui Babe Browning Lotion:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Maui Babe Browning Lotion:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Maui Babe Browning Lotion has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.9 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
  • Soothing: Maui Babe Browning Lotion contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Maui Babe Browning Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 1.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Mineral Oil (est. ≈70.0%) and Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Maui Babe Browning Lotion has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 0.9 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈1.9%),
 or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
 
Among others, Maui Babe Browning Lotion also contains contains Retinyl Palmitate and Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Maui Babe Browning Lotion is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈1.9%), Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈1.8%), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract (est. ≈1.7%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Maui Babe Browning Lotion is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
22
2
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
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Ratings

All humectants
1.6
1.6
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
92.0
70.0
22.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.6 10
1.6
1.6
Occlusivity All occlusives 92.0 20
10.0
70.0
22.0
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.6
All humectants 1.6 10
1.6
All humectants
1.6
1.6
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
70
22
All occlusives 92.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
92.0
70.0
22.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 1.9 0.9
n/a
- 2 -
n/a
- 1.7 -
Total
0.9
Ascorbic Acid
0.9
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
1.9
Retinyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
2
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1.7
Anti-wrinkle rating
0.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
All antioxidants 7 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
7
Ascorbic Acid
1.9
Tocopheryl Acetate
1.8
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
1.7
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1.6
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
22
1.6
All soothing 10 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10
22
1.6
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Mineral Oil
Est. %70
Function
Origin
Also known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Derived from the seeds of the famous Hawaiian kukui nut tree, this oil is a great emollient and occlusive moisturizer that is rich in fatty acids.
Retinyl Palmitate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
An esterified form of retinol – it combines retinol and palmitic acid into one molecule. Retinyl palmitate is less irritating than retinol but also much less effective in its anti-aging and acne-reducing effects.
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %1.8
Function
Origin

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
Est. %1.7
Function
Origin
An antioxidant and emollient extract derived from coffee beans. It has been proven to improve collagen and elastin production in the skin. A small clinical study tested the anti-aging effects of coffee berry extract, and the results were very promising.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1.6
Function
Origin
A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Potassium Iodide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
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