bondi sands Technocolor 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam Versus Il Makiage 85/66 Magic Moisturizing Sun Foam
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Erythrulose
TanningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantAloe Vera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
PEG-12
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene Glycol, Trideceth-9, Polysorbate 20, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Erythrulose, Ethoxydiglycol, Aloe Vera Callus Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, PEG-12, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 42090, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantErythrulose
TanningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-33
HumectantPEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
PEG-14
HumectantDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
Dihydroxyacetone, 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 DihydroxyacetoneWe don't have a description for Erythrulose yet.
We don't have a description for PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Trideceth-9 is a synthetic surfactant and emulsifying agent. It helps stabilize formulations, mix oil and water, and assists in cleansing.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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