Marie-Stella-Maris No.73 Poivre Noir Frais Body Wash Versus Fa Cosmetics Cream & Oil Cacao Shower Cream
Updated on November 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Marie-Stella-Maris No.73 Poivre Noir Frais Body Wash 25 ingredients
Fa Cosmetics Cream & Oil Cacao Shower Cream 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Marie-Stella-Maris No.73 Poivre Noir Frais Body Wash 25 ingredients
Fa Cosmetics Cream & Oil Cacao Shower Cream 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C12-18 Alkyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Piper Nigrum Seed Oil
Astringent
Betula Pendula Sap
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Water, Sodium C12-18 Alkyl Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Piper Nigrum Seed Oil, Betula Pendula Sap, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Limonene, Benzoic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Laureth-2
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Laurate, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laureth-2, Laureth-4, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 47005, CI 16035
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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateChances 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 ChlorideWater. 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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