Allies of Skin
Sunless Tan SPF 50 Sunscreen + Self-Tanner
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Allies of Skin
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Take the skin testAchieve an effortlessly sun-kissed glow while protecting and nourishing your skin with the Allies of Skin Sunless Tan SPF 50 Daily Self-Tanner. A dual-action sunscreen and self-tanner designed for everyday radiance. This innovative formula gradually builds a natural-looking tan, thanks to DHA, while offering broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection against UV rays. Enriched with antioxidants like vitamin C, green tea leaf and centella asiatica, it helps shield your skin from environmental stressors, while ingredients like liquorice root and chamomile soothe, hydrate and brighten for a smoother, more radiant complexion. Suitable for all skin types, water-resistant and perfect for daily use, it's your go-to for a luminous, protected, and beautifully bronzed finish.
Sunless Tan SPF 50 Sunscreen + Self-Tanner is a cushioning sunscreen from Allies of Skin. It is rated SPF 50. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Octocrylene, Homosalate, Octisalate and Avobenzone. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. The formula contains a photounstable filter alongside a stabiliser, which is the standard and effective way to keep it from degrading in sunlight.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin and Propanediol.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Bisabolol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
Mostly present to stabilise avobenzone rather than for its own modest UVB coverage. Degrades slowly into benzophenone over a product's shelf life.
Another solvent-filter: modest UVB coverage, mostly there to carry other filters.
A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.
The workhorse UVA filter, and the fragile one: it loses a large share of its protection within an hour of sun unless the formula pairs it with a stabiliser such as octocrylene or Tinosorb S.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 10%, so it is present at roughly 5–10%.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
4th on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 2–7.34%.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
6th on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2–5%.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
A photounstable filter is present, paired with a stabiliser
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Protect" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 10%, so it is present at roughly 5–10%.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
4th on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 2–7.34%.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
6th on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2–5%.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alkanes, C9-12
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of capryloyl glycerin and sebacic acid monomers
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the carrot, Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of Hydrogen Dimethicone crosslinked with bis-methallyl PPG-20
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dodecane
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Boxthorn, Lycium barbarum L., Solanaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium salt
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium disulphite
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vaccinium Angustifolium Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil, consisting primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids, obtained by pressing the seeds of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
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WATER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, OCTOCRYLENE, HOMOSALATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ASCORBIC ACID, BISABOLOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, C9-12 ALKANE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED EXTRACT, DIHYDROXYACETONE, DIMETHICONE/BIS-ISOBUTYL PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER, DODECANE, ETHYL VANILLIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, ISODODECANE, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, POLYSORBATE 20, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, PROPANEDIOL, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FRUIT EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL.
ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
The last step of your AM routine or 15 minutes before sun exposure, apply minimum ½ a teaspoon to face and neck. Tanning develops within 3 - 6 hours. Reapply (or alternate with The One SPF 50 if no further tanning effect is desired) every 2 hours, after 80 minutes of swimming/sweating, or immediately after towel-drying to maintain UV protection. Wash hands after use.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polysorbate 20, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 45 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Allies of Skin.
It filters UV with Octocrylene (octocrylene), Homosalate (homosalate), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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