Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk versus Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner .
Published on August 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk 16 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk 16 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk 16 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Parfum • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 80 • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Hexylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dihydroxyacetone
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
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 WaterHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk 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 GlycerinHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 3.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AlcoholHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 4.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 PalmitateHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 5.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ParfumHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 6.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 StearateHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 7.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 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.
Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 10.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 15.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 DihydroxyacetoneHawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk contains this as ingredient number 16.
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk 16 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Sunless Gradual Tanning Milk 16 ingredients
Palmer's Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner 29 ingredients
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