Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner versus The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion .
Published on December 10, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before 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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 23 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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
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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The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 23 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 23 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion 31 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 20 • Diglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Potassium Sorbate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • Geraniol • Linalool • Citronellol • Cinnamyl Alcohol
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Betaine • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Isohexadecane • Carbomer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Citrate • Parfum • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Trideceth-6 • Sorbitan Oleate • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Citric Acid • Biotin
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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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Ppg-26-Buteth-26.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilThe Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThe Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThe Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Wheatgerm oil is a yellow/reddish oil derived from germs on the common wheat. It is rich in Vitamin E, an ingredient with many skin benefits.
About 80% of the oil is made up of fatty acids. The majority of these include linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
Studies show this oil can aid in wound healing and soothing inflammation.
This ingredient may not be acne or fungal-acne safe.
Sometimes, the Vitamin E derived from wheat germ can contain gluten. However, most plant derived oil is processed to remove all proteins.
Learn more about Triticum Vulgare Germ OilThe Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateThe Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 23 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion 31 ingredients
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 23 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion 31 ingredients
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