What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethyl Ether
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDimethyl Ether, Water, Alcohol Denat., Dihydroxyacetone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeIsohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSine Adipe Lac
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dihydroxyacetone, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sine Adipe Lac, Sodium Benzoate, CI 16035
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 GlycerinPeg-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 OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 Water