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LUSH Big Blue Versus AOA Skin a2o Lab Bath Bomb - Blueberry Cake Macaroon

Updated on August 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe other bath & body. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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LUSH Big Blue

Other Bath & Body

British Brand United Kingdom

AOA Skin a2o Lab Bath Bomb - Blueberry Cake Macaroon

Other Bath & Body

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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LUSH Big Blue 14 ingredients

AOA Skin a2o Lab Bath Bomb - Blueberry Cake Macaroon 7 ingredients

At a glance

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LUSH Big Blue 14 ingredients

AOA Skin a2o Lab Bath Bomb - Blueberry Cake Macaroon 7 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Big Blue

Sodium Bicarbonate Abrasive, Buffering, Skin Protecting

Exfoliant

Sodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Sea Salt Abrasive, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Exfoliant • 4 Concerns

Sea Salt is an exfoliant. It can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Mixed Full details ->

Fucus Vesiculosus Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Fucus Vesiculosus.

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Citrus Limon Peel Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • Oil • EU Allergen

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Masking, Tonic

Oil • EU Allergen

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Dipropylene Glycol Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

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Eugenol Perfuming, Tonic

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.

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Geraniol Perfuming, Tonic

Fragrance • EU Allergen

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

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Limonene Perfuming, Solvent

Fragrance

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

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Linalool Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

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CI 42090 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Unknown Full details ->

CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Unknown Full details ->

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Fucus Vesiculosus, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 42090, CI 19140

a2o Lab Bath Bomb - Blueberry Cake Macaroon

Sodium Bicarbonate Abrasive, Buffering, Skin Protecting

Exfoliant

Sodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.

Very Disliked Full details ->

Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

Disliked Full details ->

Sea Salt Abrasive, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Exfoliant • 4 Concerns

Sea Salt is an exfoliant. It can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Mixed Full details ->

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

Loved Full details ->

Canarium Commune Gum Oil Masking, Tonic

Oil

Canarium Commune Gum Oil is an oil.

Unknown Full details ->

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning

Helps hydrate Dry Skin • 2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

Liked Full details ->

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Water, Canarium Commune Gum Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Abrasive, Buffering, Skin Protecting

Very Disliked

Sodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.

In cosmetics, it is used to adjust the acidity. Due to its white crystalline solid form, it can also be an abrasive (exfoliator).

This ingredient is water-soluble.

Learn more about Sodium Bicarbonate

Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Sea Salt

Abrasive, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Mixed

Sea Salt is an exfoliant. It can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water