Q + A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion Versus By WishTrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Q + A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion 28 ingredients
By WishTrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion 31 ingredients
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About this product
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Q + A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion 28 ingredients
By WishTrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlucose
HumectantParfum
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glucose, Parfum, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Eugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialUrea
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningC13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Tromethamine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Urea, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Salicylic Acid, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Bakuchiol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Laureth-7, Retinal, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Q + A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion 28 ingredients
By WishTrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion 31 ingredients
Genuinely really enjoyed this product. I am a darkskined black woman with severe body acne on back and mild chest acne. This product has significantly reduced the frequency and size of pimples/zit on my back. My chest acne has basic disappeared with lingering dark spots from hyperpigmentation. I think this lotion is extremely moisturizing, especially since its lacking any thick butters. Lovely Show more
