LUSH Big Blue Versus AOA Skin Blueberry Cake Macaroon Bath Bomb
Updated on February 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe other bath & body. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
LUSH Big Blue 16 ingredients
AOA Skin Blueberry Cake Macaroon Bath Bomb 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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LUSH Big Blue 16 ingredients
AOA Skin Blueberry Cake Macaroon Bath Bomb 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSea salt has abrasive or exfoliation properties. It can sensitize and dry out the skin.
Sodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.
In cosmetics, it is used to adjust the acidity. Due to its white crystalline solid form, it can also be an abrasive (exfoliator).
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium BicarbonateWater. 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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