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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face versus Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm .

Published on September 23, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan . 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 silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Tanning Italian Brand Italy
Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States

Tanning

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

Styling Creams & Spray

Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.

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
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Dihydroxyacetone • Alcohol Denat. • Phenoxyethanol • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Xanthan Gum • Imidazolidinyl Urea • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • DMDM Hydantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Troxerutin • Ethylparaben • Methylparaben • Benzophenone-4 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Propylparaben • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Arachis Hypogaea Oil • Juglans Regia Seed Oil • Zea Mays Germ Oil • Maltodextrin • BHA • Propyl Gallate • CI 42090 • CI 28440 • CI 19140 • CI 16035 • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Coumarin • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool

Water • Ceteareth-20 • Polyurethane-14 • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Amp-Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Trideceth-9 • Parfum • Pvp • Disodium EDTA • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linalool • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citral • Limonene • Coumarin • Benzyl Salicylate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Mica • Titanium Dioxide

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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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 1.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 2.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 3.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 7.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 9.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.

The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".

Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.

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.

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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 33.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Perfuming, UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.

In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".

While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.

However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 34.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Perfuming

Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.

Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.

In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.

Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.

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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 36.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.

9
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 38.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

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.

Learn more about Limonene

COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 39.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

11
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face contains this as ingredient number 40.

Xmondo BDSM Slick + Define Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

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5% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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