Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash Versus Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free body washes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash 34 ingredients
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash 34 ingredients
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMel
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamide Mea, Parfum, Citric Acid, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Benzophenone-3, BHT, Glycerin, Denatonium Benzoate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Xanthan Gum, Mel, Lactic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Coumarin, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polysorbate 80
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash 34 ingredients
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
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