tanologist Self tan mousse light
tanologist Tanologist Self tan mousse light lists 30 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Propylene Glycol
- Dihydroxyacetone
- Glycerin
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Decyl Glucoside
- Glycereth-26
- Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
- Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
- Panthenol
- Ascorbic Acid
- Erythrulose
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Aloe Barbadensis Extract*
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil*
- Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract*
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil*
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract*
- Punica Granatum Extract*
- Dipropylene Glycol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Parfum
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Triethylene Glycol
Highlights
Contains PEGContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Self-tanning mousse using dihydroxyacetone and erythrulose for color. Includes panthenol, bisabolol, and calendula oil for soothing. Polyols and glucosides create foam. Vitamin C and E stabilize the system. Fragrance present. Suitable for rapid tinting. Formulators observe that DHA concentration is critical; excess causes flaking or uneven color.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolEthoxydiglycolGlycereth-26
- HAIR DYEING
- Dihydroxyacetone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Decyl Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Commiphora Mukul Resin ExtractColeus Forskohlii Root ExtractAscorbic AcidErythruloseTocopheryl AcetateAloe Barbadensis Extract*Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil*Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract*Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil*Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract*Punica Granatum Extract*Dipropylene GlycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilParfumHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolHydroxycitronellalCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolTriethylene Glycol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dihydroxyacetone | HAIR DYEING, TANNING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/322 | 2 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Erythrulose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil* | 化妆品调理剂,香精 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract* | 抗氧化剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Punica Granatum Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Triethylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Dihydroxyacetone
- Tanning agent; protein browning at 1–4%; uneven staining or residue risk
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Erythrulose
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Aloe Barbadensis Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil*
- Calendula flower oil for soothing and repair, common in sensitive/damaged skin care; low comedogenicity.
- Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract*
- Goji berry extract; antioxidant polysaccharides and carotenoids, 0.5-1% use, non-irritating.
- Punica Granatum Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Triethylene Glycol
- Polyol viscosity regulator and fragrance carrier at 5-15%; avoid excessive stacking with other glycols to manage viscosity.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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