Softsoap Moisturizing Body Wash - Warm Vanilla & Jojoba Oil Versus Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both body washes. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Softsoap Moisturizing Body Wash 16 ingredients
Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Softsoap Moisturizing Body Wash 16 ingredients
Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash 34 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Cocamide Mea yet.
Parfum 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 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 BenzoateChances 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 EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Softsoap Moisturizing Body Wash 16 ingredients
Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Hydrating Wash 34 ingredients
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