Philosophy 3-in-1 Bath & Shower Gel Cinnamon Buns

Philosophy 3-in-1 Bath & Shower Gel Cinnamon Buns

Review

Does Philosophy 3-in-1 Bath & Shower Gel Cinnamon Buns work?

Philosophy 3-in-1 Bath & Shower Gel Cinnamon Buns 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
70
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Water
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TEA-Laureth Sulfate
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PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
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Lauryl Betaine
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
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Glycerin
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Glycol Stearate
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Fragrance
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Allantoin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
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Tocopherol
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
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Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
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Butylene Glycol
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Polyquaternium-7
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Polyquaternium-10
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Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
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Methyl Gluceth-20
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Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
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Buteth-3
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Tributyl Citrate
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Sodium Chloride
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Citric Acid
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Disodium EDTA
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Coumarin
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Methylisothiazolinone
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
TEA-Laureth Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
TEA-Laureth Sulfate
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Lauryl Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauryl Betaine
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateA powerful surfactant with foaming and solubilizing abilities and potential for irritancy.
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Glycol Stearate
Est. %1.3
Function
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Glycol StearateA natural ester that supports oil and water mixtures.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
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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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderExtracted from dried aloe vera leaves, it has the same effects as fresh aloe vera juice – it is humectant moisturizing, refreshing, and soothing. This powder can also serve as a gelling agent when mixed with water.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Phytosterols
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhytosterolsA plant-based version of cholesterol that is used for its emollient properties in skincare. The richest sources of phytosterols are corn, rapeseed, and wheat germ oil.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Tocotrienols
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocotrienols
Squalene
Est. %0.3
Function
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SqualeneOne of the main ingredients in the skin’s sebum. It helps to rebuild the natural oily film on the skin’s surface and to prevent transdermal water loss. Squalene is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran WaxA solid, strongly emollient, and occlusive moisturizing wax obtained from rice bran oil. It is also used as a formula helper.
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from pineapple fruits that contains various antioxidants, vitamin C, and bromelain - an enzyme mixture that acts as a mild exfoliant. Bromelain also has some anti-inflammatory activity and may help with the healing of wounds and scars.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractSimilar to coconut milk or water, this fragrant extract has a sweet, coconut scent and contains a beneficial mixture of sugars, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is used as an emollient ingredient in skincare due to its content of lipids and fatty acids.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
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Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Polyquaternium-10
Est. %0.3
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Polyquaternium-10A cellulose-based film former.
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Methyl Gluceth-20
Est. %0.3
Function
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Methyl Gluceth-20A humectant synthetically derived from glucose. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Buteth-3
Est. %0.3
Function
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Buteth-3
Tributyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
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Tributyl Citrate
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

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.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
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Coumarin

A plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
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Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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
Origin
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.
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.
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.
Red 40 (CI 16035)
Est. %0.3
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Red 40 (CI 16035)A colorant that also goes by the name of Allura Red AC or FD&C Red 40. This ingredient is an approved colorant for skincare, food, and even tattoo inks. The color produced by Red 40 (CI 16035) is a jewel-tone red with yellow undertones.