Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion versus Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter .
Published on July 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free body lotions. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Body Lotion
Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
Body Lotion
Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
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Ingredient Info
St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion 18 ingredients
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion 18 ingredients
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion 18 ingredients
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter 28 ingredients
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate • Stearic Acid • Sodium Palmitate • Water • Lauric Acid • Sodium Isethionate • Sodium Stearate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Parfum • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Zinc Oxide • Propylene Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tetrasodium Etidronate • Alumina • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Coumarin • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool • CI 15985 • CI 19140 • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSt. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 4.
Chances 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 ChlorideSt. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 ParfumSt. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlycerinSt. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tetrasodium 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.
St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 16.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterSt. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 11.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinSt. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter contains this as ingredient number 27.
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St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion 18 ingredients
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter 28 ingredients
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St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion 18 ingredients
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Bar Shea Butter 28 ingredients
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