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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter versus Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil .

Last updated on October 04, 2023. Published on November 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

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 Lotion American Brand United States
Oil Brand

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 3.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 13.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 16.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 22.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
5% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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