Salty Face Tanning Water Versus TAN-LUXE The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe tanning. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
TAN-LUXE The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops 25 ingredients
About this product
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Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
TAN-LUXE The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops 25 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythrulose
TanningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia 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
EmollientDehydroacetic 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
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Erythrulose
TanningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Lecithin
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Carnitine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 80, Erythrulose, Caramel, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Lecithin, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Carnitine, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDihydroxyacetone, 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Erythrulose yet.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
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Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
TAN-LUXE The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops 25 ingredients
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Salty Face Tanning Water 13 ingredients
This stuff is really strong! You wouldn’t think so since it’s clear - so just be careful. I applied 3 sprays to my face a few days before a wedding and it faded perfectly but was really strong in color at first. Maybe 1-2 sprays would have been better.
TAN-LUXE The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops 25 ingredients
Gives a nice glow but everytime I use this I feel a little greasy, and notice the next day I have tons of little closed comedones and black heads. It’s either the alch is too high in concentration and drying my skin out, or I suspect maybe the rasberry
