J.R. Watkins SLEEP Creamy Body Wash Versus Zitsticka SILKSHAKE Probiotic-Rich Body Wash
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
J.R. Watkins SLEEP Creamy Body Wash 21 ingredients
Zitsticka SILKSHAKE Probiotic-Rich Body Wash 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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J.R. Watkins SLEEP Creamy Body Wash 21 ingredients
Zitsticka SILKSHAKE Probiotic-Rich Body Wash 27 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzoic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Inulin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Fructose
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Dimethylaminopropylamine
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Inulin, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Glycol Stearate, Lauric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Fructose, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Dimethylaminopropylamine, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.
As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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J.R. Watkins SLEEP Creamy Body Wash 21 ingredients
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