Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel versus Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun .
Last updated on July 09, 2023. Published on July 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe 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 and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 18 ingredients
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 18 ingredients
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 18 ingredients
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun 20 ingredients
Water • Sodium Coceth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Polyquaternium-7 • Parfum • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Panthenol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Glycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chances 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 ChlorideL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 AcidL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about ParfumL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 19.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolL'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun contains this as ingredient number 20.
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L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 18 ingredients
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun 20 ingredients
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L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 18 ingredients
Blue Scents Shower Gel Salt & Sun 20 ingredients
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