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Iconic London Sheer Bronze - Sun Kiss Versus Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer - Sunbeam

Bronzer
Bronzer
British Brand United Kingdom
French Brand France

Updated on January 17, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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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.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate
Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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 even out skin tone.

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.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid
Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

When to use

5 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
80% use every day
6 Routines
83% use in am
17% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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Iconic London Sheer Bronze 26 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Buildable (1) Dewy (1) Good Color (1)
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SKINBYRH

3 months ago
Review

PROS: This fungal acne-safe formula is fantastic. It's sheer and perfect for no makeup makeup.

CONS: the gold-shimmer of the bottle flakes off and gets stuck to your fingers. Going to have to decant the product to be able to continue to use it.

#light coverage
#dewy
#natural
#buildable

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