Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion versus St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser .
Published on March 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Tanning
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion 38 ingredients
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser 65 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Stearic Acid
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Jojoba Esters
- Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
- Myristyl Myristate
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
- Retinyl Palmitate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion 38 ingredients
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser 65 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion 38 ingredients
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser 65 ingredients
Water • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • C10-18 Triglycerides • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Panthenol • Sodium PCA • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Squalane • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Riboflavin • Tocopherol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Sodium Glycolate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract • Sodium Formate • Acer Saccharum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Jojoba Esters • Phenoxyethanol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Triethanolamine • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Myristyl Myristate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Carbomer • Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Myristyl Laurate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Panthenol • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Disodium EDTA • Equisetum Hyemale Extract • Butylene Glycol • Tyrosine • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Glucose • Orchis Mascula Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Tocopheryl Linoleate • Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Tapioca Starch • Hypericum Perforatum Extract • Propylene Glycol • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Coumarin • Eugenol • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Isoeugenol • Limonene • Linalool • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Cinnamal
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 GlycerinNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 55.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcetateNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 AcidNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 56.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 57.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNaturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 38.
St. Tropez Prep & Maintain Tan Enhancing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 58.
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