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Aromatics Elixir™ Body WashDifferin
Acne Clearing Body WashA body wash built around Vitamin E, for pollution defence and antioxidant protection.
A body wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

Benefits

Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopheryl Acetate
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycine Soja Oil, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamide MEA, Lauramide Mipa, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PPG-5-CETETH-20, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation12
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema13
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Foam Boosting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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