TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum Versus James Read Gradual Tan - Sleep Mask Face Retinol
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe tanning. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
James Read Gradual Tan - Sleep Mask Face Retinol 37 ingredients
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
James Read Gradual Tan - Sleep Mask Face Retinol 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soybean Fiber
Skin ProtectingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Erythrulose
TanningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dihydroxyacetone, Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber, Hyaluronic Acid, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Acetate, Erythrulose, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Laureth-7, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 235
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Centifolia Bud Extract
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
BHA
Antioxidant
Combretum Farinosum Flower Nectar
MaskingNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panthenol, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Laureth-7, Polysorbate 80, Poloxamer 235, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitan Oleate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Bud Extract, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, BHA, Combretum Farinosum Flower Nectar, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDihydroxyacetone, 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 DihydroxyacetoneSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceTocopheryl 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 AcetateCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideC13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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