Leivy Naturally Double Moisturizing Body Milk Lotion Versus LUSH Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion
Updated on April 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Leivy Naturally Double Moisturizing Body Milk Lotion 28 ingredients
LUSH Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Leivy Naturally Double Moisturizing Body Milk Lotion 28 ingredients
LUSH Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Phytate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Goat Milk
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTriethanolamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Phytate, Stearic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Esters, Goat Milk, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ozonized Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ambergris Tincture
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ozonized Olive Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ambergris Tincture, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
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 AlcoholCetearyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineIngredient Ratings
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