Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 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 15 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 parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Body Wash 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Body Wash 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tea-Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramide Mea
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PPG-12-Buteth-16
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Salicylate
Perfuming
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Blue 1
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tea-Laureth Sulfate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramide Mea, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Triethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PPG-12-Buteth-16, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ethyl Salicylate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 16035, Acid Blue 1, CI 60730
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
EmollientDecylene 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 BHTAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneWe don't have a description for CI 60730 yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateParfum 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 ParfumPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20We don't have a description for PPG-12-Buteth-16 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
Tetrasodium 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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