Self Tan Drops Light/Medium
Self Tanning
Updated 4w ago

Self Tan Drops Light/Medium

Bondi Sands
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
67% Natural33% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

DihydroxyacetoneMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*)(b) Self-tanning products (*)(*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Self Tanning. Verify compliance.

  • DihydroxyacetoneRestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*)(b) Self-tanning products (*)(*) From 26 January 2022 ha…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.3 — Ineffective
6.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

67% natural33% synthetic
10 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural and 33% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

humectant4:Glycerin, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
antioxidant3:Sodium Metabisulfite, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
hair conditioning3:Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight lotion or mousse — develops color over 4–8 hours
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Develops color over hours — initial finish is lightweight

Lightweight, develops color gradually. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.