Skinny Tan Coconut Water Face Serum Tanning Drops
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Isopropyl myristate + 7 moreWorks
“Bursting with skin-loving ingredients, the drops are formulated with ingredients like coconut water, guarana, aloe vera, vitamin E, and blackberry leaf extract to bring your skin added benefits, like hydration, whilst you tan.”
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, cocos nucifera water.
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: cocos nucifera oil, isopropyl myristate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dihydroxyacetone~5.8–7.1%
Alcohol denat.~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Pentylene glycol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHeptyl glucoside~2.4–3%
Glycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Erythrulose~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1%
- 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 juiceSalicylic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMaltodextrin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Cocos nucifera water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterIsopropyl myristate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateRubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPaullinia cupana seed extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
Ubiquinone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCoumarin~0.15–0.25%
Mica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol denat., Pentylene glycol, Heptyl glucoside, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Sodium metabisulfite, Erythrulose, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Salicylic acid, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Cocos nucifera water, Isopropyl myristate, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Tocopherol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Ubiquinone, Benzyl alcohol, Coumarin, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| Skinny TanCoconut Water Face Serum Tanning DropsYOUR PRODUCT | Living NatureActive Brightening Serum | BeautycounterCountermatch Intense Moisture Serum | StemologyCell Revive Complete Face and Neck Serum with SRC-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 89% | 87% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skinny Tan - Coconut Water Face Serum Tanning Drops" is effective for: Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.55% - 0.80%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 18.89$ in the United States and for 15.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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