St. Tropez Ashley Graham Limited Edition Ultimate Glow Kit Versus Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse Medium
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
St. Tropez Ashley Graham Limited Edition Ultimate Glow Kit 68 ingredients
Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse Medium 28 ingredients
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St. Tropez Ashley Graham Limited Edition Ultimate Glow Kit 68 ingredients
Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse Medium 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantButane
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Steareth-21
CleansingIsobutane
Propane
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCeteareth-25
CleansingSodium C12-18 Alkyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Erythrulose
TanningCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingTapioca Starch
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBalanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melanin
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Fructose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltose
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dihydroxyacetone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caramel, Butane, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Steareth-21, Isobutane, Propane, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ceteareth-25, Sodium C12-18 Alkyl Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Erythrulose, Cocos Nucifera Water, Tapioca Starch, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Steareth-2, Sodium Metabisulfite, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Fructose, Urea, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Anise Alcohol, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 42090
Cocos Nucifera Water
MaskingDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycereth-26
HumectantErythrulose
TanningAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMethoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Glycereth-26, Erythrulose, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol
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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Erythrulose yet.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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