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Aromatics Elixir™ Body SmootherA body lotion built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
A body lotion built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol3
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olus Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, PEG-6, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, PPG-26 Oleate, Stearic Acid
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, PPG-26 Oleate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olus Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin7
May increase shine or excess oil.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olus Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/Extract, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PPG-26 Oleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- 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
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
4 / 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
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Cocos Nucifera Oil
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera Oil →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →
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