ulta Bronze Glow Self Tan Mousse
ulta ULTA Bronze Glow Self Tan Mousse lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Dihydroxyacetone
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Caramel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Water
- Hexylene Glycol
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Yellow 5
- Green 5
- Red 40
- Red 33
- Blue 1
- Yellow 6
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view A water-based mousse featuring dihydroxyacetone as the key active, combined with light plant oils and polyols for hydration. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and potassium sorbate. Colorants are added for shade. Suitable for dry skin seeking an even tan. Factory observation: Rich oil phase requires stable emulsification and antioxidant protection to prevent oxidation.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- HAIR DYEING
- Dihydroxyacetone
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- COLORANT
- Caramel
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
Other ingredients
Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium ChloridePotassium SorbateWaterHexylene GlycolArgania Spinosa Kernel OilMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilRosa Canina Fruit OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractAscorbic AcidYellow 5Green 5Red 40Red 33Blue 1Yellow 6
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, 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 |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Green 5 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 40 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 33 | 着色剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 6 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- 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
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- 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.
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
- Green 5
- Coloring agent for green tones; use within regulatory limits, no specific incompatibilities.
- Red 40
- Common water-soluble synthetic dye; azo-based, potential sensitizer; check local prohibited colorant lists
- Red 33
- FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
- Yellow 6
- Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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