Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash versus Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash .
Published on August 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash 22 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash 22 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash 22 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash 23 ingredients
Water • Petrolatum • Sodium Trideceth Sulfate • Paraffinum Liquidum • Sodium Chloride • Glycine Soja Oil • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Parfum • Trideceth-3 • Sodium Citrate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Glyceryl Oleate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • CI 77492
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Parfum • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Theobroma Cacao Husk • Jojoba Esters • CI 77499 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Caramel • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Triethyl Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 ChlorideOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 BetaineOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash 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 ParfumOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 BenzoateOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterOlay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash 22 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash 23 ingredients
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Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Manuka Honey Body Wash 22 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Wash 23 ingredients
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