Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops versus Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops .
Published on September 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 5 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops 12 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops 9 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops 12 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops 9 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops 12 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops 9 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterL'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 DihydroxyacetoneL'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinL'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice.
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops contains this as ingredient number 4.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidL'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops contains this as ingredient number 10.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops contains this as ingredient number 8.
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L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops 12 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops 9 ingredients
Usage
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L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops 12 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops 9 ingredients
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