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Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soybean Fiber
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythrulose
TanningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract
HumectantCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningWater, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Erythrulose, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Troxerutin, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is the active ingredient in self-tanners.
It's a simply sugar that reacts with the free amino acids in your outermost layer of skin to produce brown-colored compounds called melanoidins.
DHA does not penetrate living skin cells, does not interact with melanocytes, and does not affect actualy melanin production.
There's a "safety controversy" that largely stems from misinterpreted studies:
Once concern is that DHA can generate unstable molecules that can damage cells (free radicals) when exposed to sunlight. This only happens in the outermost layer of dead skin cells and wearing SPF on top takes care of it.
The DNA damage claim comes from lab studies that doused living skin cells in much higher concentrations of DHA than you'd ever find in a self-tanner. That's not really a meaningful comparison to putting self-tanning lotion on your skin.
Regulatory bodies around the world, including the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and the U.S. FDA consider it safe for use in cosmetics when applied topically (maximum 10%, and most self-tanners contain between 3-5%).
Learn more about DihydroxyacetonePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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