Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops Versus COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free tanning. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops 28 ingredients
COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops 28 ingredients
COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingErythrulose
TanningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol
Skin ConditioningAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Erythrulose, Propylene Glycol, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingImidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
BHT
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 28440
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Xanthan Gum, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, DMDM Hydantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Troxerutin, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Maltodextrin, BHT, Propyl Gallate, CI 42090, CI 28440, CI 19140, CI 16035, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 DihydroxyacetoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTocopheryl 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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