Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion versus frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion .
Published on May 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
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Ingredient Info
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion 48 ingredients
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion 29 ingredients
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:
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
- Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Coconut Alkanes
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Polysorbate 60
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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:
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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion 48 ingredients
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion 29 ingredients
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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion 48 ingredients
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion 29 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Coconut Alkanes • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Squalane • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Sodium PCA • Lactic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Tapioca Starch • Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ximenia Americana Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Allantoin • Quercetin • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Carbonate • Sodium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lactic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Stearate • Eugenol • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Eremophila Longifolia Leaf Extract • Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Extract • Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Quartz • Parfum • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Xanthan Gum • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Malic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tartaric Acid is an AHA. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, heal scars, and brighten skin. It can cause irritation and worsen rosacea.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateDrunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 45.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 49.
frank body Smoothing AHA Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
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