Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash Versus Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both body washes. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 24 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 24 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingTartaric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Polyquaternium-73
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyquaternium-80
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium PCA, Polyquaternium-73, Cocamide Mipa, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Methylpropanediol, Polyquaternium-80, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Lactate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tea-Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramide Mea
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PPG-12-Buteth-16
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Salicylate
Perfuming
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Blue 1
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tea-Laureth Sulfate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramide Mea, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Triethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PPG-12-Buteth-16, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ethyl Salicylate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 16035, Acid Blue 1, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCACitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 24 ingredients
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 24 ingredients
This was my first experience with a body care product and it is easily a 10/10 experience for me! I've actually been on my second bottle by the time I'm writing this review. As a black woman, this product has truly helped with the rough texture and dark pigmentation that I was developing from the back of my legs due to the friction with my office chair and sitting for most of the work I do. From Show more
Helped with my bacne immensely. Noticeable change after one use and super gentle.
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel 38 ingredients
it smells great, but due to the SLS and the -izones in the formula, i can’t use it every day. it’s too stripping! and when i do use this, i always make sure to apply body lotion/cream to my body very quickly after i’m out of the shower.
