Benefit Smooth It Off 2-in-1 Facial Cleansing Exfoliator
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Olive oil peg-7 esters + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Smooth It Off 2-in-1 Facial Cleansing Exfoliator”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, olive oil peg-7 esters, palmitic acid, potassium jojobate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated with Jojoba Beads for gentle exfoliation, the cleanser lifts away dirt, excess oil and impurities to unclog pores and help prevent a build-up of bacteria.”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LinaloolMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilBehenyl alcohol~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlycereth-26~2.7–4.1%
Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- 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 alcoholDiisopropyl adipate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateArachidyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholOlive oil peg-7 esters~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersPalmitic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMyristyl myristate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePerlite~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteArachidyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.75%
- 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 butterParfum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateJojoba alcohol~0.15–0.55%
Potassium jojobate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium jojobateSimmondsia chinensis butter~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis butterDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Bht~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Behenyl alcohol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Diisopropyl adipate, Arachidyl alcohol, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Myristyl myristate, Perlite, Arachidyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate, Jojoba alcohol, Potassium jojobate, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Linalool, Bht, Tocopherol
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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.
| BenefitSmooth It Off 2-in-1 Facial Cleansing ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | SkingredientsPreProbiotic Cleanse | IOMAGentle Cleansing Cream | Etude HouseMoistfull Collagen Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | — | — | $37.03 | $14.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Anhydroxylitol | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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