Epicuren Discovery Apricot Facial Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol + 6 moreWorks
“An emollient, hydrating scrub designed specifically for dry and mature skin types.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Apricot Facial 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 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~45–55%
Prunus armeniaca seed powder~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juglans regia shell extract~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel meal~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palm alcohol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%
- 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~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1.5–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinBeta vulgaris root extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionatePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.95%
- 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 acetateCocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropanediol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–0.7%
- 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 juiceCitrus grandis seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-20~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Salvia officinalis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Silver~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrogenated soy polyglycerides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product texture
More about Hydrogenated soy polyglyceridesCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPiroctone olamine~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Juglans regia shell extract, Avena sativa kernel meal, Palm alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Beta vulgaris root extract, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus grandis seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Ceteareth-20, Salvia officinalis extract, Unknown, Silver, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated soy polyglycerides, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Piroctone olamine, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Epicuren DiscoveryApricot Facial ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | EpicurenFine Herbal Facial Scrub | ZO Skin HealthExfoliation Accelerator | RéViveLe Polish Micro-Resurfacing Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $39.28 | $42.74+$3.46 | $70.00+$30.72 | $15.33−$23.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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