Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel Versus Method Men Body Wash - Juniper Sage
Updated on October 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both body washes. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Method Men Body Wash 16 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 Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Method Men Body Wash 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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 ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Ammonium Chloride
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientMethyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Ammonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Lauryl Lactate, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidMCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneParfum 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 ParfumSodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Method Men Body Wash 16 ingredients
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