Bath & Body Works Violet Leaf & Blackberry Body Cream Versus MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Sleek Outer Thigh Stretch Mark Cream
Updated on January 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry 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, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bath & Body Works Violet Leaf & Blackberry Body Cream 27 ingredients
MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Sleek Outer Thigh Stretch Mark Cream 43 ingredients
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Bath & Body Works Violet Leaf & Blackberry Body Cream 27 ingredients
MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Sleek Outer Thigh Stretch Mark Cream 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingPetrolatum
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Sodium Edtmp
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Parfum, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Petrolatum, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Edtmp, BHT, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Codonopsis Pilosula Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Panthenol, Codonopsis Pilosula Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine Soja Oil, Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Polyacrylamide, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Sodium Benzoate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideParfum 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 ParfumC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterTocopherol (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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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