CeraVe Soothing Body Wash Versus BYOMA Sensitive Skin Body Wash
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
BYOMA Sensitive Skin Body Wash 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
BYOMA Sensitive Skin Body Wash 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientLaureth-7 Citrate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Laureth-4, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Laureth-7 Citrate, Water, Urea, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Rhamnose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingXylitol
HumectantGlucuronic Acid
BufferingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Glucose
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
EmollientPropanediol
SolventWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Urea, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Phenoxyethanol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Rhamnose, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Glucomannan, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Anhydroxylitol, Coco-Glucoside, Xylitol, Glucuronic Acid, Coconut Acid, Glucose, Inulin, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Propanediol
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 WaterUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
BYOMA Sensitive Skin Body Wash 32 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Soothing Body Wash 24 ingredients
BYOMA Sensitive Skin Body Wash 32 ingredients
I switched from Dove to Byoma because I love the ingredients in this body wash. It felt nice. However, after showering at 7am, I noticed my armpits smelled before noon. I used this for a couple of weeks with the same results before switching to a different brand. No more odor after switching.
