Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bio-Oil Skincare Oil versus The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil .
Published on December 09, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe oils. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil 23 ingredients
Paraffinum Liquidum • Triisononanoin • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Isopropyl Myristate • Retinyl Palmitate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Bisabolol • Tocopherol • Parfum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Amyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Coumarin • Eugenol • Farnesol • Geraniol • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • Linalool • CI 26100
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Parfum • Tocopherol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Coumarin • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Citral • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 LimoneneBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 25.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBio-Oil Skincare Oil contains this as ingredient number 26.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil 23 ingredients
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil 23 ingredients
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
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Only use it for body if you have sensitive face.
Broke my fungal acne out like crazy after I use it on face for 2 nights. I wonder why it works so...
Only use it for body if you have sensitive face.
Broke my fungal acne out like crazy after I use it on face for 2 nights. I wonder why it works so well for other people acne scars. But it really has effect on lightening some scars on my body.
The Body Shop Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil 23 ingredients
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