Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium versus Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow .
Published on March 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe tanning. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium 30 ingredients
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium 30 ingredients
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow 32 ingredients
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Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium 30 ingredients
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow 32 ingredients
Water • Dihydroxyacetone • Alcohol Denat. • Glycerin • Xanthan Gum • Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Erythrulose • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Polysorbate 80 • Dipropylene Glycol • Triethylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Metabisulfite • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool • Geraniol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Propylene Glycol • Dihydroxyacetone • Glycerin • Ethoxydiglycol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Erythrulose • Glycereth-26 • Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • 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 • Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol • Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Panthenol • Ascorbic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propanediol • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Tristearyl Citrate • Parfum • Sodium Metabisulfite • Phenoxyethanol • Triethylene Glycol • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 16035
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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 WaterTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 DihydroxyacetoneTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Erythrulose.
Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 11.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 7.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 20.
Aloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Aloe barbadensis, Xanthorrhoeaceae.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. . These vitamins neutralize free radicals.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
The polysaccharides in aloe help moisturize your skin.
Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and healing.
Despite helping with sunburn, aloe should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis ExtractTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 10.
Triethylene Glycol is a fragrance.
Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 21.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 22.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 ParfumTanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 24.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Tanologist Face + Body Drops - Medium contains this as ingredient number 30.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water for Medium - Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 28.
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