Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel versus Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser .
Published on July 29, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free body washes. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel 31 ingredients
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser 29 ingredients
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Silicon Free
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Paraben Free
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel 31 ingredients
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel 31 ingredients
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser 29 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Propylene Glycol • Laureth-7 Citrate • Parfum • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Coco-Glucoside • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Polyquaternium-7 • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Hydroxycitronellal • Linalool • Limonene • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Acid Red 33 • Blue 1 Lake
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Acrylates Copolymer • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Lactobacillus Ferment • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzophenone-4 • Cocamide Mipa • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyacetophenone • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Polyquaternium-7 • Polysorbate 20 • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Citronellol • Linalool • CI 60730
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Ingredients Explained
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ParfumMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 GlycerinMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ChlorideMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser 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 LinaloolMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 BenzoateMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideMolton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Molton Brown London Relaxing Ylang Ylang Bath & Shower Gel 31 ingredients
Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser 29 ingredients
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