Bath & Body Works Moisturizing Body Wash - Strawberry Pound Cake Versus Bath & Body Works Body Wash - Vanilla Romance
Updated on September 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both body washes. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bath & Body Works Moisturizing Body Wash 34 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Body Wash 34 ingredients
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Bath & Body Works Moisturizing Body Wash 34 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Body Wash 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lauramide Mea
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-10
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPPG-12-Buteth-16
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lauramide Mea, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Glycerin, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Oleth-10, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, CI 77891, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PPG-12-Buteth-16, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingOleth-10
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-33
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-14
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-12-Buteth-16
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Oleth-10, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, PEG-33, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-14, Limonene, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, CI 60730, BHT, Citric Acid, PPG-12-Buteth-16, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneOleth-10 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for PPG-12-Buteth-16 yet.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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