Typology T31 - Glow Drops 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera Versus Tarte Key Largo Glow Bronzing Drops - Bronze Glow
Updated on January 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Typology T31 - Glow Drops 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Tarte Key Largo Glow Bronzing Drops 42 ingredients
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Typology T31 - Glow Drops 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Tarte Key Largo Glow Bronzing Drops 42 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Inula Helenium Extract
MaskingBenzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Inula Helenium Extract, Benzoic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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 GlycerinMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCitric 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 Acid1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ingredient Ratings
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Typology T31 - Glow Drops 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Tarte Key Largo Glow Bronzing Drops 42 ingredients
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Typology T31 - Glow Drops 5% Vitamin C + Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
A beautiful glowy shimmer and nothing too flashy or overwhelming. A little goes a long way! I tend to use it as a highlighter on my cheekbones. Blends well and doesn’t break me out.
