Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin versus Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner .
Published on June 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 14 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 common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin 38 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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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 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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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Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin 38 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin 38 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isopropyl Palmitate • Stearic Acid • Dihydroxyacetone • Dimethicone • Glycol Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Caramel • Cetyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Hydroxystearic Acid • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Myristate • Maltodextrin • Palmitic Acid • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Stearamide Amp • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citronellol • Coumarin • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool • CI 16255 • CI 47005
Water • Isopropyl Palmitate • Dimethicone • Dihydroxyacetone • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Stearic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Bentonite • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Paraffinum Liquidum • Phenoxyethanol • Lanolin Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Myristyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • CI 19140 • CI 15510 • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Cinnamate
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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 WaterDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 DihydroxyacetoneDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 ParfumDove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin contains this as ingredient number 23.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin 38 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Self Tanner Body Lotion Medium to Dark Skin 38 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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