Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Verb Body Lotion versus Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream .
Published on February 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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
Verb Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream 29 ingredients
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:
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glycine Soja Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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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Verb Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Verb Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream 29 ingredients
Water • Isopropyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Sodium Polyacrylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Trideceth-6 • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Stearic Acid • Isohexadecane • Caprylic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Propanediol • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Disodium EDTA • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Salvia Sclarea Oil • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Bisabolol • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Squalane • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid
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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 WaterVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body 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 GlycerinVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ButterVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Verb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 HydroxideVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 EDTAVerb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Verb Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.
Trader Joe's Midsummer Night’s Hand & Body Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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