We compared two body washes for sensitive skin: the Faith in Nature Fragrance Free Body Wash and the Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Wash.
What we looked at
Fragrance, ingredients claimed, size, and price per 100ml.
The verdict
If you want a fragrance-free, vegan body wash in a larger 400ml bottle, Faith in Nature is the pick at £4.87, about £1.22 per 100ml. If you would rather pay £0.77 more for a lightly scented oat formula that is soap-free and dermatologist tested, the Aveeno is the alternative, at £5.64, about £1.88 per 100ml.
A £4.87 400ml fragrance-free, vegan body wash, SLS and paraben free.
A £5.64 300ml soap-free, lightly scented body wash with soothing oat.
Faith In Nature Natural Fragrance Free Body Wash, Sensitive, 400ml — Fragrance Free
Intended for: Marketed as a 400ml fragrance-free body wash for sensitive skin, free from fragrance, essential oils and colour, SLS and parabens, with 99% natural origin ingredients. The listing says it is Vegan Society approved and cruelty free. Carries 4.6 stars from 22.1K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Aveeno on these listings, at £4.87 for 400ml
- Fragrance, essential oil and colour free
- SLS and paraben free, 99% natural origin
- Large review history (22.1K ratings)
Worth knowing
- No oat or added moisturising ingredient claimed in the details we reviewed
- Slightly lower star rating than the Aveeno (4.6 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want a fully fragrance-free wash
- Anyone who wants a vegan, cruelty free option
- Those who want the larger bottle
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a moisturising oat formula
- Anyone who likes a lightly scented wash
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Wash for Dry, Sensitive Skin, 300ml — Oat Formula
Intended for: Marketed as a 300ml soap-free, lightly scented body wash with soothing oat for dry, sensitive skin, formulated to cleanse without drying. The listing describes it as dermatologist tested, vegan (with a qualifying footnote) and a 95% biodegradable formula. Carries 4.7 stars from 1.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Soothing oat formula for dry, sensitive skin
- Soap-free and dermatologist tested
- Higher star rating than Faith in Nature (4.7 vs 4.6)
- 95% biodegradable formula per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £0.77 more than Faith in Nature on these listings
- Smaller 300ml bottle, about £1.88 per 100ml
- Lightly scented, so not fragrance free
Best for
- Buyers with dry skin who want an oat formula
- Anyone who wants a dermatologist tested wash
- Those who want the higher rating
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a fragrance-free wash
- Anyone who wants the lowest price per 100ml
