Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter versus Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream .
Published on December 19, 2022
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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Body Lotion
Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter 30 ingredients
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 40 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Vegan
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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 🎉
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Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter 30 ingredients
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter 30 ingredients
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Peg-100 Stearate • Pistacia Vera Seed Oil • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Myristyl Myristate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzyl Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Coumarin • Tocopherol • CI 19140 • CI 77015 • CI 77491 • CI 77891
Water • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dodecane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Parfum • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil • Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract • Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract • Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract • Bixa Orellana Seed Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Squalane • Tocopherol • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Citral • Coumarin • Eugenol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene • Linalool
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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 WaterTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 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 GlycerinTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 BenzoateTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 LimoneneTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 CoumarinTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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