Biore Balancing Pore Cleanser Versus St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Biore Balancing Pore Cleanser 23 ingredients
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser 65 ingredients
About this product
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Biore Balancing Pore Cleanser 23 ingredients
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser 65 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-39
Disodium EDTA
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Violet 2
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Microcrystalline Wax, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium EDTA, Benzophenone-4, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Blue 1 Lake, Basic Violet 2, CI 77510
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Absorbent
Myristyl Laurate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Equisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantOrchis Mascula Flower Extract
SoothingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Triethanolamine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Carbomer, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Myristyl Laurate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tyrosine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Glucose, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Tapioca Starch, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Propylene Glycol, Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium 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 BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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