Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium versus St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse .
Published on April 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium 24 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium 24 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium 24 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
Water • Dihydroxyacetone • Propylene Glycol • Trideceth-9 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Polysorbate 20 • Peg-5 Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Ethoxydiglycol • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Pantolactone • Parfum • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Coumarin • CI 14700 • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Water • Dihydroxyacetone • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Coco-Glucoside • Isopentyldiol • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Sodium Chloride • Betaine • Sodium Metabisulfite • Poloxamer 338 • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Decylene Glycol • Geraniol • Linalool • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Limonene • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Waterbondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Dihydroxyacetonebondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about Propylene Glycolbondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Glycerinbondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 11.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about Parfumbondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 12.
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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium 24 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
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bondi sands Self Tanning Foam - Light/Medium 24 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
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