La Roche-Posay Physiological Ultra-fine Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidNot delivered
“Physiological Ultra-fine Scrub”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Butylene glycol + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6–9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidPerlite~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateSodium hydroxide~1.3–2%
Pumice~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumicePoloxamer 184~0.95–1.45%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumT-butyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholPolyquaternium-47~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMyrtrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Perlite, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium hydroxide, Pumice, Poloxamer 184, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol, Polyquaternium-47, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Myrtrimonium bromide, Parfum
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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.
| La Roche-PosayPhysiological Ultra-fine ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | SkinCeuticalsRetexturing Activator | L'Oréal ParisL’Oreal Paris 5% Glycolic Acid Peeling Toner | Danne Montague-KingDMK Micro Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% | 24% | 24% |
| Price | — | $90.00 | $11.89 | $56.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxyethyl Urea | Salicylic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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