Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ versus The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion .
Published on August 04, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 36 ingredients
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion 27 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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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
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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 🎉
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The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 36 ingredients
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion 27 ingredients
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The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 36 ingredients
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion 27 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glycine Soja Oil • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Pentylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Peg-8 Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Palmitic Acid • Parfum • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Linalool • Adenosine • Citronellol • Myristic Acid • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Buddleja Davidii Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Citric Acid • Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract • Xanthan Gum
Water • Propanediol • Alcohol Denat. • Phenoxyethanol • Betaine • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Polysorbate 20 • Butylene Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Parfum • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Disodium EDTA • Methylpropanediol • Linalool • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citronellol • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Poterium Officinale Root Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Limonene • Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum
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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 WaterThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ParfumThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Crithmum Maritimum Extract.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Eryngium Maritimum Extract.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract is an antioxidant.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThe Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
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The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 36 ingredients
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion 27 ingredients
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The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 36 ingredients
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion 27 ingredients
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The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ 36 ingredients
Just amazing. The texture is a mix between a cream and serum, so not too heavy or too light. Makes a difference to skin, improves and reduces acne
Just amazing. The texture is a mix between a cream and serum, so not too heavy or too light. Makes a difference to skin, improves and reduces acne
The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Essence-Lotion 27 ingredients
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