The Body Shop Drops Of Youth Essence Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingCrithmum maritimum extract, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract + 6 moreWorks
“Fills the skin with moisture and prepares it to plump and smooth skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“An aging care lotion containing stem cells from plants with strong vitality (edelweiss, chrystamarine, sea holly).”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Zingiber officinale root extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol denat.~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMoringa oleifera seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCrithmum maritimum extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractEryngium maritimum extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.9–1.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.7%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.35%
Methylpropanediol~0.05–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Crithmum maritimum extract, Eryngium maritimum extract, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Unknown, Zingiber officinale root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Betaine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Methylpropanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| The Body ShopDrops Of Youth Essence LotionYOUR PRODUCT | PixiRose Tonic | NaturopathicaGotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Rejuvenating Essence | Veoli BotanicaBUILD ME UP toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 46% | 44% |
| Price | — | $13.38 | $86.00 | $22.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Panthenol | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Body Shop - Drops Of Youth Essence Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.75% and betaine 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 33.99$ up to 58.60$ in the United States and for 22.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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