Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel

Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel

Review

Does Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel work?

Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
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Water
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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TEA-Laureth Sulfate
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Lauramidopropyl Betaine
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Fragrance
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Lauramide MEA
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Propylene Glycol
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Polysorbate 20
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Sodium PCA
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Citric Acid
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
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PEG-40 Castor Oil
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Triethylene Glycol
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Tetrasodium EDTA
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Methylisothiazolinone
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BHT
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PPG-26-Buteth-26
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Octinoxate
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PPG-12-Buteth-16
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PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
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Methyl Salicylate
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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
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Avobenzone
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Yellow 11
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Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
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Acid Red 33
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Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
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Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauryl SulfateA synthetic soap-like ingredient that is used in cleansing products. It foams very well and is able to remove dirt and oil from the skin. It can be irritating.
TEA-Laureth Sulfate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
TEA-Laureth Sulfate
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Lauramide MEA
Est. %1
Function
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Lauramide MEA
Propylene Glycol
Est. %1
Function
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Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA natural viscosity controlling agent that is commonly used in skin cleansing products to thicken the consistency. It also functions as an emulsion stabilizing agent and binding agent.
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-40 Castor Oil
Triethylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Triethylene Glycol
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Benzyl Alcohol

A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.

Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
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MethylchloroisothiazolinonePartners in crime, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone are preservatives that usually come as a package deal. These preservatives are effective but have reports of irritation and are now used mostly in wash-off products where the contact time is lower.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
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MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.
BHT
Est. %0.3
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BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Est. %0.3
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PPG-26-Buteth-26A water-loving surfactant, which means it can act as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and cleansing agent. As an emulsifier, it helps to create oil-in-water emulsions.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilA castor oil-derived ingredient often used to incorporate small amounts of oil (such as a fragrance) into a water-based product. PEG-4 HCO is a gold-standard solubilizer and can be used in low amounts due to its ability to solubilize things so well.
Octinoxate
Est. %0.3
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OctinoxateA chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
PPG-12-Buteth-16
Est. %0.3
Function
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PPG-12-Buteth-16
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Methyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Salicylate
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesA synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and combines water with oil.
Avobenzone
Est. %0.3
Function
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AvobenzoneA popular sunscreen that protects against UVA rays, which cause premature aging and skin cancer. Avobenzone degrades after about 30 minutes of sun exposure and becomes ineffective. It is therefore often paired with UV-filter stabilizers such as octocrylene.
Yellow 11
Est. %0.3
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Yellow 11
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Yellow 6 (CI 15985)A petroleum-derived reddish-yellow dye, also known as Sunset Yellow. It is the third most used pigment in food, cosmetics, and drugs.
Acid Red 33
Est. %0.3
Function
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Acid Red 33
Curry Red
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Curry Red
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)