Hello Sunday The Self Tan One Buildable Tanning Drops With Vitamin C Versus St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins Mist
Updated on July 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Hello Sunday The Self Tan One Buildable Tanning Drops With Vitamin C 29 ingredients
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins Mist 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hello Sunday The Self Tan One Buildable Tanning Drops With Vitamin C 29 ingredients
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins Mist 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Lactate
BufferingInositol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dihydroxyacetone, PEG-8, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Metabisulfite, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Parfum, Potassium Lactate, Inositol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caramel, Maltodextrin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPotassium Lactate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Potassium Lactate, Limonene, Citronellol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract comes from the beet root plant. Beet Root has high Vitamin C content.
Beet roots also contain antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Beet root has many benefits when eaten. More research is needed on applying beetroot in skincare.
Beet Root is used to add pink/red color.
Learn more about Beta Vulgaris Root ExtractCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDihydroxyacetone, 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 DihydroxyacetoneFructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesHexyl 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.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Potassium Lactate yet.
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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