What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantUndecane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTridecane
Perfuming
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Erythrulose
TanningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dihydroxyacetone, CI 77891, CI 77492, Undecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77499, Tridecane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Erythrulose, Laureth-7, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sodium Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caffeine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Anise Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glucosamine
Lecithin
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Maltodextrin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Glucosamine, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bacillus, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol
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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 DihydroxyacetonePhenoxyethanol 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.
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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