Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Oils Samba Sway

Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Oils Samba Sway
1.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Oils Samba Sway:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Oils Samba Sway:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Oils Samba Sway has a moisturizing rating of 1.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 1.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.8 out of 10.

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
55
Isododecane
22
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
11
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
1
Fragrance
1
Mica
1
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
1
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
0.3
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
0.3
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
0.3
Coumarin
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Silica
0.3
Tin Oxide
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
0.3
Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)
Est. %
Isododecane
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
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Mica
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
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Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Coumarin
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Limonene
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Silica
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Tin Oxide
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
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Ratings

All humectants
1.3
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.6
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.3 10
1.3
1
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.6 20
1.8
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
1.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1
0.3
All humectants 1.3 10
1.3
All humectants
1.3
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 3.6 20
1.8
All occlusives
3.6
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1
1
0.3
All antioxidants 2.3 3 No
All antioxidants
2.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
1
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
All soothing 1 5 No
All soothing
1
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Isododecane
Est. %55
Function
Origin
IsododecaneAn emollient derived from petroleum with high spreadability. It is often used as a replacement for oils and silicones because it leaves no residue behind on the skin. When a product is labeled as “oil-free” it may contain isododecane instead of heavier oils.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Mica
Est. %1
Function
Origin
MicaA mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA 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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil extracted from the famous açaí palm fruits. It contains fatty acids and is extremely rich in antioxidant and astringent phenolic compounds.
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCommonly known as cupuaçu butter, this fatty, emollient, and occlusive ingredient is similar to cocoa butter. It contains fatty acids and is able to emulsify 4x its weight.
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed OilDerived from the seeds of the cotton plant, this emollient and occlusive fatty oil is mainly comprised of linoleic and palmitic acids. It also contains large amounts of phospholipids - key components of all cell membranes.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

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.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient used to recreate the scent of lilies, this ingredient also features fresh, green, and powdery notes. Butylphenyl Methylpropional was recently labeled as Toxic to Reproduction in the EU and will be banned in 2022.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CoumarinA plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Silica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Tin Oxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tin OxideA multi-functional mineral that increases the physical space a product takes up, increases the viscosity of liquid products, and, when used as an opacifying agent, makes a transparent or translucent product become opaque or solid in color.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.
Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)Description is coming soon