Dark Self-Tanning Water

Isle of Paradise

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About this product

The Isle of Paradise Dark Self-Tanning Water is a misc. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Misc
Ingredients
31
Low-risk
17
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
United Kingdom
SPF
7 · blocks 85.7% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 5/2
Good for dry skin
Glycereth-26 Ethoxydiglycol Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil Glycerin Propylene Glycol
Caution for dry skin
Glycerin PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 2/7
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Sodium Metabisulfite
Caution for sensitive skin
Ethoxydiglycol Glycerin Propylene Glycol Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Phenoxyethanol Triethylene Glycol

Ingredients list

31 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All31 Skin Conditioning16 Fragrance12 Perfuming8 Solvent7 Humectant6 Viscosity Decreasing Agent6 Cosmetic Colorant4 Viscosity Controlling4
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
4
Dihydroxyacetone
(Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Conditioning, Reducing, Tanning)
3
B
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Ethoxydiglycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Humectant, Perfuming)
1
Erythrulose
(Cosmetic Colorant, Tanning)
1
Glycereth-26
(Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol
(Skin Conditioning)
1
3
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
citrus grandis peel oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
2
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Mentha Piperita Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning)
Salvia Officinalis Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic)
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
(Uv Absorber)
1
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
(Uv Absorber)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
4
A
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
1
4
A
Triethylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
3
CI 16035
(Cosmetic Colorant)
2
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Vitamin C
Brightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Dihydroxyacetone
Cosmetic colorant, Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 1–4 Cosmetic colorantSkin conditioningReducingTanning
Ethoxydiglycol
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSolventViscosity decreasing agentHumectantPerfuming
Erythrulose
Cosmetic colorant, Tanning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Cosmetic colorantTanning
Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity decreasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 HumectantViscosity decreasing agentSolventViscosity controlling
Methoxyphenyl T-Butylphenyl Propanediol
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 1–3 Skin conditioning
citrus grandis peel oil
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfumingSkin conditioning
cocos nucifera oil
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceHair conditioningPerfumingSkin conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfumingRefreshingTonic
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 MoisturisingSkin conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Fragrance, Tonic
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceTonic
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin conditioning, Skin protecting
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningSkin protecting
+ 10 more — see the full ingredients list above
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceHumectantSkin-conditioningagent - miscellaneousSolventViscosity decreasing agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Fragrance, Emulsifying
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceEmulsifyingSurfactantPerfuming Fungal-acne trigger
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming, Skin conditioning
Strong essential oil which can irritate skinRead moreShow less
EWG 2 PerfumingSkin conditioning Bad for Sensitive Skin
Panthenol
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Antistatic agentHair conditioningSkin conditioning Good for Dry Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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Effective levels — general guide

The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.

Vitamin C (ascorbic) 5–20%

L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.

ASCORBIC ACID

INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.

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