St. Moriz

Instant Self-Tanning Lotion

Instant Self-Tanning Lotion

2.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy4.5Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. St. Moriz Instant Self-Tanning Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 2.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (there were no humectant ingredients present on the ingredient list) and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
70
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
DimethiconeSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
6
DihydroxyacetoneBotanical,SyntheticTanning,Colorant,Formula Helper
3
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer SyntheticFormula Helper
2.9
IsohexadecanePetroleumEmollient,Formula Helper
1
PhenoxyethanolSyntheticAntimicrobial,Preservative
1
Xanthan GumBotanical,BiotechFormula Helper
1
Ceteth-10Formula Helper
1
Laureth-4Botanical,SyntheticFragrance,Formula Helper
1
Polysorbate 60Botanical,SyntheticFragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
MethylparabenSyntheticAntimicrobial,Fragrance,Preservative
0.3
FragranceBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalFragrance

Ingredients explained

Score

70

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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 (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

6

Function

Tanning, Colorant, Reducing

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

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.
Score

3

Function

Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

An emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.
Score

2.9

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Petroleum

A clear, colorless liquid that is commonly used as an emollient. It is made up of pure hydrocarbons and leaves a dry feeling on the skin upon application. It also increases the spreadability of a product.

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