Salty Face Tanning Water Versus St. Tropez Express Mini Starter Kit
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
St. Tropez Express Mini Starter Kit 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
St. Tropez Express Mini Starter Kit 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythrulose
TanningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Erythrulose, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Melanin
Skin ProtectingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dihydroxyacetone, Caramel, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Melanin, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 14700, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 19140, Citronellol, CI 42090, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Geraniol, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
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 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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
St. Tropez Express Mini Starter Kit 29 ingredients
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