Vichy Intensive 48Hr Anti-Perspirant Deodorant - UK Versus Billie AHA Deodorant - Botanic Air
Updated on December 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe deodorant. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Intensive 48Hr Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 7 ingredients
Billie AHA Deodorant 33 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Vichy Intensive 48Hr Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 7 ingredients
Billie AHA Deodorant 33 ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Surfactin
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citral
Perfuming
Fructose
HumectantHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Inulin, Mandelic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Surfactin, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citral, Fructose, Hexyl Cinnamal, Panthenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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Vichy Intensive 48Hr Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 7 ingredients
Billie AHA Deodorant 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Vichy Intensive 48Hr Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 7 ingredients
This is hands down the best anti-perspirant I’ve ever used. It truly protects from sweat - I work out a lot and work at concerts, and even in the sweatiest venues I know I can rely on it. It doesn’t stain clothes or irritate the skin and has a light, fresh scent. It’s a bit pricey but absolutely worth it!
