Self-Tanning Body Care Active Ingredients – 150 ml

Description

AQUA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, isostearyl isostearate (Potentially comedogenic), GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), TRIETHYL CITRATE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ISOAMYL LAURATE, ERYTHRULOSE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PERFUM (Perfume), SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE, RASPBERRY KETONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CHLORPHENESIN, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), Tetramethyl acetyl octahydronaphthalenes (Regulated allergen), ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), LINALYL ACETATE (Regulated allergen), TIN OXIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL (Virginia juniper essential oil (allergen))

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Self-Tanning Body Care from Lierac is mainly intended for people looking for a gradual, natural tan without sun exposure. This product therefore targets evening out skin tone, brightening the skin, and preventing sun damage. Its formula is designed to provide a tanning effect while preserving skin hydration, making it suitable for normal to dry skin, but also for those who want to avoid the risks associated with UV rays. My expert opinion: the formula is balanced between self-tanning agents and moisturizing active ingredients, which limits the risk of dryness often seen with this type of product.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) : This is the gold standard self-tanning agent. It reacts with amino acids in the stratum corneum to form brown pigments, mimicking a natural tan without sun exposure.
• Erythrulose : Combined with DHA, it allows for a more gradual, even, and long-lasting tan, while limiting the orange effect. Its synergistic action optimizes the naturalness of the result.
• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it retains water in the epidermis, preventing dehydration often caused by self-tanners.

The presence of squalane and sunflower oil enhances the nourishing effect, making the formula particularly beneficial for skin comfort.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this treatment in the evening, on clean skin that has ideally been exfoliated for even results. It is compatible with traditional moisturizers, but should not be used immediately after exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) or retinol, which could affect the evenness of your tan. Wash your hands thoroughly after application.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Strengths: natural effect, preserved hydration, pleasant texture. One possible drawback: the presence of fragrance and regulated allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive skin. In conclusion, this Lierac self-tanning product combines effectiveness, safety, and pleasure of use for a gradual, controlled tan.