Oui the People Clean Slate Lactic Acid Smoothing Body Wash Versus European Wax Center Get Smooth Skin Clearing Body Wash
Updated on September 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
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
European Wax Center Get Smooth Skin Clearing Body Wash 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Oui the People Clean Slate Lactic Acid Smoothing Body Wash 39 ingredients
European Wax Center Get Smooth Skin Clearing Body Wash 25 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 ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-11
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Ferrocyanide
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Gluconolactone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-11, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrated Silica, Disodium Phosphate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Ferrocyanide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
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 ChlorideTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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!
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