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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium versus Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium .

Published on May 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Tanning Australian Brand Australia
Tanning American Brand United States

Tanning

Products used to change the tone of one's skin.

Tanning

Products used to change the tone of one's skin.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tanning

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.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-9.

bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.

bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 22.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 26.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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.

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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 24.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam Medium contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
39% have no rating yet

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