Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream versus The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel .
Last updated on November 18, 2023. Published on July 31, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream 24 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel 37 ingredients
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of 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 Moisture Gel Cream 24 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel 37 ingredients
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream 24 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel 37 ingredients
Butylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Glycerin • Carbomer • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Parfum • Salicylic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Benzyl Benzoate • Rubus Idaeus Juice • Benzyl Alcohol • Geraniol • Linalool • Limonene • Hydroxycitronellal • Sodium Benzoate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Potassium Sorbate • CI 14700
Water • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract • Caffeine • Phenoxyethanol • Silica Silylate • Dimethiconol • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Chlorphenesin • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Salicylic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Menthoxypropanediol • Disodium EDTA • Adenosine • T-Butyl Alcohol • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid • Tin Oxide • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium 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 HydroxideThe Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidThe Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream 24 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel 37 ingredients
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream 24 ingredients
The Body Shop Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel 37 ingredients
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