Cowshed Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Face Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate + 4 moreWorks
“Cocoa seed butter and evening primrose oil nourish and protect”
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.
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: oenothera biennis oil, theobroma cacao seed butter.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Face Scrub”
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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, Cymbopogon martini oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 alcoholCoco-caprylate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlycerin~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 GlycerinPumice~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceBambusa arundinacea stem extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterSilica~1.3–2%
Juglans regia shell powder~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oenothera biennis oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilHelichrysum italicum flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilJuniperus virginiana wood oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilStyrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCetearyl glucoside~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.3%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Pumice, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Silica, Juglans regia shell powder, Oenothera biennis oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Unknown, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
| CowshedMicrodermabrasion Exfoliating Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | ACUREINCREDIBLY CLEAR AZELAIC ACID FACIAL LOTION | Dr. BotanicalsCoffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator | Kiehl'sRockin' Hits Vault | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $20.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Arginine | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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