Iconic London Sheer Bronze - Sun Kiss Versus Pai The Impossible Glow Bronzing Drops - Brown Warm
Updated on March 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 4 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Iconic London Sheer Bronze 26 ingredients
Pai The Impossible Glow Bronzing Drops 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Iconic London Sheer Bronze 26 ingredients
Pai The Impossible Glow Bronzing Drops 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polysilicone-11
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Talc, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Polysilicone-11, Dimethiconol, Benzoic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingPimpinella Anisum Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialLactic Acid
Buffering
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Iconic London Sheer Bronze 26 ingredients
Pai The Impossible Glow Bronzing Drops 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Iconic London Sheer Bronze 26 ingredients
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.
