Balance Me Radiance Gradual Tanning Drops for Face & Body
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks
“Nutrient rich and widely recognised for its soothing and moisturising properties.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.8–8.7%
Erythrulose~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~2.5–3.8%
Dimethyl isosorbide~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Erythrulose, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glycerin, Sodium metabisulfite, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Balance MeRadiance Gradual Tanning Drops for Face & BodyYOUR PRODUCT | Bondi SandsOne Hour Express Face Mist | James ReadSleep Mask Tan Body | James Read TanJames Read Sleep Mask Overnight Gradual Tan Gel for the Body Light to Medium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $9.45 | $48.38 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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