Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Treat your skin to the KORRES Vanilla Guava Body Butter; a creamy formula enriched with Shea Butter to moisturize and condition the body from top to toe.Harnessing the powers of Sunflower, Sweet Almond and Avocado Oils, the deeply nourishing butter helps to soften and hydrate skin, while enveloping the body with notes of Tropical Fruits and warming Vanilla.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Treat your skin to the KORRES Vanilla Guava Body Butter; a creamy formula enriched with Shea Butter to moisturize and condition the body from top to toe.Harnessing the powers of Sunflower, Sweet Almond and Avocado Oils, the deeply nourishing butter helps to soften and hydrate skin, while enveloping the body with notes of Tropical Fruits and warming Vanilla.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Imidazolidinyl urea + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSqualane~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDicaprylyl ether~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPersea gratissima oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCetearyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCeteareth-33~0.65–0.95%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholImidazolidinyl urea~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Peg-8~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePsidium guajava fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractVitis vinifera seed~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus cydonia fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Squalane, Dicaprylyl ether, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Ceteareth-33, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Imidazolidinyl urea, Potassium sorbate, Peg-8, Alcohol, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed, Unknown, Pyrus cydonia fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KORRESVanilla Guava Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | ADVANCED CLINICALS10% Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Exfoliating Body Cream | PacificaGlow Baby Body Peel | Dr. Barbara SturmAnti-Aging Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $32.00 | $19.99−$12.01 | $9.80−$22.20 | $123.13+$91.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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