Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm - Light Versus Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer - Medium Bronze
Updated on May 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm 25 ingredients
Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer 18 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm 25 ingredients
Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Cellulose
AbsorbentPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Mica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Persea Gratissima Oil, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090
C15-19 Alkane
SolventJojoba Esters
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCopernicia Cerifera Wax
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Hydrogenated 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.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaIngredient Ratings
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Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm 25 ingredients
Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer 18 ingredients
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