Oui the People Clean Slate Lactic Acid Smoothing Body Wash Versus Cetaphil Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Oui the People Clean Slate Lactic Acid Smoothing Body Wash 39 ingredients
Cetaphil Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Oui the People Clean Slate Lactic Acid Smoothing Body Wash 39 ingredients
Cetaphil Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Oryza Sativa Hull Extract
MoisturisingDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientIpomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin ConditioningLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingC10-16 Olefin
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Lactic Acid, Oryza Sativa Hull Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Caprylate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, C10-16 Olefin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Maltodextrin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid
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 BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium 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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