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Cleansing & Renewing Body Wash With Retinol

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Body Clear Body Wash

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Product category and function

Cleansing & Renewing Body Wash With Retinol

Body Clear Body Wash

Shower Gel & Body Wash	Shower Gel & Body Wash
Liquid cleansers to refresh and cleanse the skin.	Liquid cleansers to refresh and cleanse the skin.
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Ingredient highlights

Cleansing & Renewing Body Wash With Retinol

Body Clear Body Wash

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Cleansing & Renewing Body Wash With Retinol

Body Clear Body Wash

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, petrolatum, sodium trideceth sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, trideceth-3, fragrance, niacinamide, retinol, retinyl propionate, sodium citrate, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, glyceryl oleate, citric acid, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, yellow 5, red 33, vitamin b3 7	Salicylic acid (2%), water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycerin, sodium chloride, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, propylene glycol, fragrance, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, citric acid, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, yellow 5, red 33

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 16

Water, petrolatum, sodium trideceth sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, trideceth-3, fragrance, niacinamide, retinol, retinyl propionate, sodium citrate, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, glyceryl oleate, citric acid, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, yellow 5, red 33, vitamin b3

Salicylic acid (2%), water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycerin, sodium chloride, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, propylene glycol, fragrance, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, citric acid, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, yellow 5, red 33

Notable ingredients

Cleansing & Renewing Body Wash With Retinol

Body Clear Body Wash

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Vitamin b3, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide, Vitamin b3

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Vitamin b3, Retinol, Retinyl propionate

Anti-acne: Salicylic acid (2%)

Soothing: Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract

Antioxidant: Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract

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Ingredients with their functions

Cleansing & Renewing Body Wash With Retinol

Body Clear Body Wash

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Petrolatum

Also-called: Petroleum jelly | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium trideceth sulfate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium chloride

Also-called: Salt | Function: Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cocamidopropyl betaine

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Trideceth-3

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Fragrance

Also-called: Fragrance | Function: Perfuming, Masking

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Retinol

Also-called: Vitamin A | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A and is commonly found in skincare products. It works by increasing cell turnover and promoting the production of collagen, resulting in smoother, refined skin texture and reduced acne breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, pregnant women should avoid using retinol due to potential risks. Side effects may include irritation, redness, dryness, peeling, and burning, but these can be minimized by adjusting usage frequency and using a moisturizer. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider.

Retinyl propionate

Function: Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium citrate

Function: Chelating, Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium benzoate

Function: Preservative

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.