What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Serine
Masking
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Phenylalanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Histidine
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Valine
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phytic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Dihydroxyacetone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Isopropyl Myristate, Squalane, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Tyrosine, Threonine, Serine, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Proline, Glycine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Arginine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Histidine, Glutamic Acid, Valine, Butylene Glycol, Alanine, Gluconolactone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Aspartic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Erythrulose
TanningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tilia 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
Emollient
Dehydroacetic 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
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 GlycerinWater. 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
