Tropic Skincare SUN DROPS gradual tanning facial serum - Sun Drops
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks
“Brimming with electrolytes and amino acids, coconut water makes light work of refreshing and replenishing your skin’s hydration levels.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Applause all round for this antioxidant-rich fruit that’s full of vitamin C and has a knack for brightening the skin from within.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Sodium anisate — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceDihydroxyacetone~4.3–6.5%
Caramel~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.9–4.4%
- 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~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhytic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidWater~0.4–0.9%
Dihydroxyacetone~0.3–0.75%
Propanediol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaramel~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- 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~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium anisate~0.15–0.55%
Levulinic acid~0.1–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhytic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dihydroxyacetone, Unknown, Caramel, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cocos nucifera water, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Parfum, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Phytic acid, Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Propanediol, Caramel, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cocos nucifera water, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Parfum, Sodium anisate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Phytic acid
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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.
| Tropic SkincareSUN DROPS gradual tanning facial serum - Sun DropsYOUR PRODUCT | Skinny TanWonder Serum | Cocoon ApothecaryNordic Boost Hydrating Serum | cocokindceramide barrier serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $3.97 | $40.00 | $10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Caffeine | Sodium Hyaluronate | Caprooyl Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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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.
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- 3Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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