What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingJuglans Nigra Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Juglans Nigra Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Maltodextrin, Alcohol, Caramel, CI 14700, CI 19140, Blue 1 Lake, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Erythrulose
TanningCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Dihydroxyacetone, 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 GlycerinSodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
