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Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops Versus IDA WARG Beauty Tanning Drops

Updated on July 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops

Tanning

Brand

IDA WARG Beauty Tanning Drops

Tanning

Swedish Brand Sweden

Ingredient Info

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Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops 27 ingredients

IDA WARG Beauty Tanning Drops 15 ingredients

At a glance

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Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops 27 ingredients

IDA WARG Beauty Tanning Drops 15 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Self-Tanning Drops

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Dihydroxyacetone Skin Conditioning, Tanning

Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is a simple sugar. It is frequently used in self-tanning products.

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Alcohol Denat. Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking

Alcohol • 5 Concerns

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Polysorbate 80 Emulsifying

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2 Concerns

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Erythrulose Tanning

We don't have a description for Erythrulose.

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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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May worsen Eczema

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

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Aloe Barbadensis Extract Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Aloe barbadensis, Xanthorrhoeaceae.

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Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • Oil

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • 2 Concerns

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • Oil • EU Allergen

This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

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Mentha Piperita Oil Masking, Perfuming, Refreshing

Fragrance • Oil • EU Allergen

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.

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Persea Gratissima Oil Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

0-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Salvia Officinalis Oil Masking, Tonic

Oil

Salvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.

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Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol.

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Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Agastache Mexicana is a shrub from North America. All parts of this shrub contain antioxidants.

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Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 6 Benefits

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

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Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Sodium Metabisulfite Antioxidant, Preservative

Antioxidant • Preservative

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Tanning Drops

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Propanediol Solvent

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Dihydroxyacetone Skin Conditioning, Tanning

Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is a simple sugar. It is frequently used in self-tanning products.

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Saccharide Isomerate Humectant

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.

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Polysorbate 20 Emulsifying

0 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Gluconolactone Skin Conditioning

PHA • 2 Benefits

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

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Peg-40 Humectant, Solvent

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-40 isn't fungal acne safe.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Dimethyl Isosorbide Solvent

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

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Hydroxypropylcellulose Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

1 / 0

Hydroxypropylcellulose comes from cellulose. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Bisulfite Antioxidant, Preservative

Antioxidant • Preservative

Sodium Bisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

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Sucrose Laurate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sucrose Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

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Water, Propanediol, Dihydroxyacetone, Saccharide Isomerate, Polysorbate 20, Gluconolactone, Peg-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Sodium Bisulfite, Sucrose Laurate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dihydroxyacetone

Skin Conditioning, Tanning

Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is a simple sugar. It is frequently used in self-tanning products.

DHA binds to the amino acids in your dead skin cells to create a brown/orange color. Darkening begins to kick in a few hours after application and will continue to develop for up to 3 days. This ingredient can be drying.

Both the US and the EU have approved DHA in self-tanning products. In the EU, DHA is allowed at a maximum concentration of 10%. Most tanning products usually contain amounts between 3-5%.

If you are pregnant or have underlying medical conditions, it is best to speak with a dermatologist about using self-tanning products.

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Propanediol

Solvent

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Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Very Disliked

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.