Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion versus Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion .
Published on August 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free body lotions. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion 26 ingredients
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion 33 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 🎉
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
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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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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion 26 ingredients
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion 26 ingredients
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion 33 ingredients
Water • Ethyl Olivate • Olive Oil Ethylhexyl Esters • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Hexanoate • Ceteareth-22 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Palmitate • Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters • Parfum • Triethanolamine • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium PCA • Imidazolidinyl Urea • Lactic Acid • Carbomer • Allantoin • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cream • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Mel Extract
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Olive Oil Ethylhexyl Esters • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Decyl Glucoside • Propylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Titanium Dioxide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Octanoate • Ceteareth-22 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Palmitate • Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters • Parfum • Triethanolamine • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium PCA • Imidazolidinyl Urea • Lactic Acid • Carbomer • Allantoin • Niacinamide • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Mel Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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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 WaterWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olive Oil Ethylhexyl Esters is an oil.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcidWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AlcoholWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ceteareth-22 isn't fungal acne safe.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 TriglycerideWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 ParfumWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 EDTAWow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Mel Extract.
Wow Skin Science Shea Butter and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Wow Skin Science Vitamin C and Lactic Acid Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
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