Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum versus St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse .
Published on April 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe tanning. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
Water • 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 • Dihydroxyacetone • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Coco-Glucoside • Isopentyldiol • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Sodium Chloride • Betaine • Sodium Metabisulfite • Poloxamer 338 • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Decylene Glycol • Geraniol • Linalool • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Limonene • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 DihydroxyacetoneTAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 2.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumTAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 12.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneTAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 26.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolTAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 22.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Pre-Shower Mousse 27 ingredients
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 43 ingredients
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