Bondi Sands Technocolor Emerald Self Tanning Face Serum
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“Featuring mid-level tanning active ingredients, cool-toned bronzed colour enhancers and electrolyte hydration, Technocolor Emerald Face counteracts the development of orange tones to provide the most natural result.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Lactic acidNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Additional Blemish Control Complex TM prevents breakouts and blemishes from appearing, leaving you with an enhanced, skin-blurring finish after every application.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDihydroxyacetone~3.6–5.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPunica granatum pericarp extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.2–1.7%
- 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 extractCocos nucifera water~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterGlycerin~0.55–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinErythrulose~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl olivate~0.45–1%
Sorbitan olivate~0.4–0.95%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLactic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMaltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.3%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Dihydroxyacetone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum pericarp extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cocos nucifera water, Glycerin, Erythrulose, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium metabisulfite, Ascorbic acid, Lactic acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ci 19140, Ci 14700, Ci 42090, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Bondi SandsTechnocolor Emerald Self Tanning Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | EpicurenHydro Plus Moisturizer | Derma EOvernight Peel | LululunONE Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $67.10 | $13.50 | $19.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Lactic Acid | Isomalt |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bondi Sands - Technocolor Emerald Self Tanning Face Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.55% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Bondi Sands" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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