Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin
Works for
MoisturizingGlyceryl stearate se, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks
“Soothing plant extracts caress skin with a delicate veil of moisture, prepping skin for the treatments that follow”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Microcrystalline cellulose~6.1–7.4%
Glyceryl stearate se~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seButylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- 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~2.4–3%
- 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 triglycerideDimethicone~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSodium coco-sulfate~1.7–2.1%
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~1.6–2%
- 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 dioxideCetyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamide mipa~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaGlycerin~0.55–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.8%
- 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 butterCitric acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyisopropanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coconut alcohol~0.5–0.75%
Bisabolol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Glycyrrhetinic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidMenthol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium sulfate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 15985~0.2–0.35%
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneSorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glyceryl stearate se, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Sodium coco-sulfate, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Titanium dioxide, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Parfum, Cocamide mipa, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citric acid, Phenoxyisopropanol, Coconut alcohol, Bisabolol, Disodium edta, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Menthol, Sodium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 15985, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Disodium phosphate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Sorbic acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 17200
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ClarinsExfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth SkinYOUR PRODUCT | APRIL SKINCarrotene IPMP Body Lotion | SaltairKP Body Smoother Exfoliating Milk | Saltair | PayotGommage Amande Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $44.00 | $17.22−$26.78 | $22.00−$22.00 | $27.49−$16.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Pistacia Vera Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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