PRODUCT REVIEW

Balance Me Radiance Gradual Tanning Drops for Face & Body

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Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Dihydroxyacetone 5.8% - 8.7%Glycerin 1.7% - 2.5%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Nutrient rich and widely recognised for its soothing and moisturising properties.

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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).

glycerin 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

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Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Potential irritants

dihydroxyacetone 5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

No comodogenic ingredients detected

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Key ingredients	dihydroxyacetone glycerin	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other:	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: dihydroxyacetone glycerin Other: panthenol urea +7 more	Common: glycerin Other: gluconolactone	Common: glycerin dihydroxyacetone Other: salicylic acid adenosine +5 more	Common: glycerin Other: betaine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: glycerin Other: glycolic acid palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +5 more	Common: glycerin Other: allantoin calcium pantothenate +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride sodium hyaluronate	Common: glycerin Other: squalane vitis vinifera seed oil
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +11 more	calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 42090 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? polysorbate 20 Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 2
Potential irritants 8
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 0
All Ingredients with percentages: 15
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Key Actives

dihydroxyacetone 5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

glycerin 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potential irritants

dihydroxyacetone 5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

dihydroxyacetone 5.8% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

erythrulose 4% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Sources

Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions

Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite

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