Löwengrip Balance My Skin Body Lotion Versus Versace Bright Crystal Body Lotion
Updated on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both body lotions. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Löwengrip Balance My Skin Body Lotion 15 ingredients
Versace Bright Crystal 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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Löwengrip Balance My Skin Body Lotion 15 ingredients
Versace Bright Crystal Body Lotion 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitronellol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Parfum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthyl Lactate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Caprylyl Glycol, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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