HYDRA MOUSSE Hydrating Self-Tan Mousse

5.3

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.7Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Tan-Luxe HYDRA MOUSSE Hydrating Self-Tan Mousse has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.7 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Tan-Luxe HYDRA MOUSSE Hydrating Self-Tan Mousse is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
65	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Dihydroxyacetone	Botanical, Synthetic	Tanning,Colorant,Formula Helper
6	Propylene Glycol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Ethoxydiglycol	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5	Decyl Glucoside	Botanical, Synthetic	Cleansing,Formula Helper
2	Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
1.5	Erythrulose	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Tanning,Colorant
1.3	Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
1	Tocopheryl Acetate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant
0.3	Hydrolyzed Silk	Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Formula Helper
0.3	Lecithin	Botanical, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

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.

Dihydroxyacetone

Score

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.

Propylene Glycol

Score

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.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Ethoxydiglycol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A type of alcohol with humectant moisturizing properties. It also acts as a solvent, since it mixes well with a variety of other compounds, including water and even some oils.