Earn 4,000 Bonus Points L-Mandelic Face and Body Scrub
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“This sulfate-free cleansing scrub helps improve texture and brighten skin with a combination of chemical and physical exfoliators that remove dull surface skin cells and impurities.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, xanthan gum) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
ExfoliationMandelic acidWorks well
“Experience a double dose of exfoliation.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: mandelic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.1–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCellulose acetate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinBambusa arundinacea stem extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana water~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterDecyl glucoside~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideXanthan gum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMandelic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractVitis vinifera seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Actinidia deliciosa fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cellulose acetate, Glycerin, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Mandelic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Actinidia deliciosa fruit extract
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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.
| Earn 4,000 Bonus PointsL-Mandelic Face and Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | facerealityskincare-B2BAntioxidant Scrub | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | AveenoUltra-Calming Foaming Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $38.00 | $34.00−$4.00 | $13.23−$24.77 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Ferulic Acid | Sarcosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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