Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash - Soothing Versus Suu Balm Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash 22 ingredients
Suu Balm Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser 31 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash 22 ingredients
Suu Balm Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser 31 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Lactate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHeliotropine
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Betaine, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Panthenol, Parfum, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-4, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Heliotropine, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
PCA
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantArginine
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTropolone
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Menthol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, PCA, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tropolone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCitric 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 AcidSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash 22 ingredients
Suu Balm Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser 31 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash 22 ingredients
Suu Balm Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser 31 ingredients
This product saved me from hives itching. Whenever I see a potential spot growing, I will apply this cream and it will immediately calm down the rash. Super effective. However, it has a very strong minty smell when you first apply and will feel a very cooling sensation. The strong smell goes away after a few mins.
