B.Tan Glow Your Own Way Versus Beauty by Earth Face Self Tanner
Updated on November 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
B.Tan Glow Your Own Way 15 ingredients
Beauty by Earth Face Self Tanner 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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B.Tan Glow Your Own Way 15 ingredients
Beauty by Earth Face Self Tanner 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit
Abrasive
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingGlycerin
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Dihydroxyacetone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about DihydroxyacetoneGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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