Softsoap Exfoliating Body Wash, Coconut Butter Scrub Versus Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit
Updated on December 04, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Softsoap Exfoliating Body Wash, Coconut Butter Scrub 14 ingredients
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Softsoap Exfoliating Body Wash, Coconut Butter Scrub 14 ingredients
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Agar
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCarrageenan
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Basic Violet 2
Water
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid 2%, Acrylates Copolymer, Agar, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Carrageenan, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, Mica, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, CI 73360, CI 16035, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Basic Violet 2, Water
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 BetaineParfum 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 ParfumSodium 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 HydroxideTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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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