What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Erythrulose
TanningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dihydroxyacetone, Water, Niacinamide, Erythrulose, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77491, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Erythrulose
TanningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Glycerin, Erythrulose, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 14700, Phenoxyethanol
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.
Glycerin 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Gum
