Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Q + A Ceramide Shower Cream versus Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash .
Last updated on February 22, 2024. Published on April 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Q + A Ceramide Shower Cream 27 ingredients
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Q + A Ceramide Shower Cream 27 ingredients
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Q + A Ceramide Shower Cream 27 ingredients
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash 29 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Glycerin • Xanthan Gum • Ceramide NP • Squalane • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Olive Glycerides • Glucose • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Gluconate • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Cyclodextrin • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Squalane • Niacinamide • Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil • Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment • Sodium PCA • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Propanediol • Magnesium PCA • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Zinc PCA • Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Angelica Gigas Root Extract • Manganese PCA • Lactic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateQ + A Ceramide Shower Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 25.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneQ + A Ceramide Shower Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 BenzoateQ + A Ceramide Shower Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 ParfumQ + A Ceramide Shower Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Q + A Ceramide Shower Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Q + A Ceramide Shower Cream 27 ingredients
Saltair Black Tide Serum Body Wash 29 ingredients
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