Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
“It leaves skin feeling comfortable & hydrated.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
ExfoliationUreaNot delivered
“We love the refreshing body exfoliator that polishes the skin and gives it a healthy glow.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyethylene~4.1–6.2%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHexylene glycol~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinTriethanolamine~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMenthol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone peg-8 beeswax~0.95–1.45%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerUrea~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseButylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlumina~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ultramarines~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyethylene, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Menthol, Dimethicone peg-8 beeswax, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Urea, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Alumina, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Unknown, Ultramarines
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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.
| CliniqueSparkle Skin Body ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | James Read TanJames Read Sleep Mask Overnight Gradual Tan Gel for the Body Light to Medium | iotaSupermochi Body Exfoliator+ | Deborah LippmannGet Off Callus Softener Intensive Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 55% | 51% |
| Price | $33.00 | — | $39.00+$6.00 | $35.45+$2.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clinique - Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliator" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.45% - 1.00% and glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 23.91£ up to 38.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 23.00$ up to 33.00$ in the United States and for 40.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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