MCoBeauty. Super Glow Bronzing Drops Versus Milani Conceal + Perfect Sun Kissed Liquid Bronzing Drops
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, CI 77891, Glyceryl Stearate, CI 77491, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, CI 77499, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Oleate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Mica, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate, Cocos Nucifera Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Galactoarabinan, Tocopherol, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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 the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis ingredient is extracted from the seeds of the cocoa tree.
Cacao seeds contain antioxidants known as polyphenols. These include flavonoids, procyanidins, and epicatechins.
Studies show these polyphenols help improve skin health.
The more famous ingredient from cocoa tree is cocoa butter.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao ExtractWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
