What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentErythrulose
TanningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dihydroxyacetone, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Erythrulose, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Mica, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Parfum, Benzophenone-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Linalool, Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, CI 16035, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Erythrulose
TanningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isobutyl Acetate
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dihydroxyacetone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Erythrulose, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Laureth-7, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Isobutyl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
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 DihydroxyacetoneWe don't have a description for Erythrulose yet.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 AcetateWater. 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!
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