Bondi Sands

Bondi Sands Gradual Tan Lotion

Name: Bondi Sands - Gradual Tan Lotion
Brand: Bondi Sands

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane + 5 more

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What the product description says

“Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Milk with innovative dual action formula hydrates and nourishes your skin while giving you a golden glow all year round.”

Source: Boots

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.9–2.8%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~3.6–5.5%

Cocoglycerides· EmollientEffect: LowHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin~2.6–4%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.6%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.2–1.8%

C13-14 isoparaffin· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

DihydroxyacetoneA self-tanning agentHigh~5.7–8.5%est.

CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~2.6–4%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~3.6–5.5%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–1.2%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.9–2.8%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.2–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dihydroxyacetone~5.7–8.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tanning

A self-tanning agent

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.6–5.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Cocoglycerides~2.6–4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2.2–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Laureth-7~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.2–1.8%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.6%

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Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

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Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

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.

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Isobutylparaben~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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C13-14 isoparaffin~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyacrylamide~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Cetyl phosphate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Triethanolamine~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Erythrulose~0.05–0.2%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Butylparaben~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocoglycerides, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Laureth-7, Isopropyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Isobutylparaben, C13-14 isoparaffin, Parfum, Polyacrylamide, Ethylparaben, Cetyl phosphate, Triethanolamine, Erythrulose, Butylparaben

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

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