Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Shower Gel Versus Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum
Updated on December 13, 2023
Overview
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Shower Gel 37 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Shower Gel 37 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingOleth-10
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramide Mipa
Lauramide Mea
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
PPG-12-Buteth-16
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tea-Lauryl Sulfate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Oleth-10, Parfum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramide Mipa, Lauramide Mea, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Triethanolamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-7, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, PPG-12-Buteth-16, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Limonene, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for CI 60730 yet.
Limonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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