L'Oréal Paris Smooth Sugar Glow Grapeseed Face And Lip Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingSucrose, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 8 moreWorks
“Blonde sugar, which is a natural moisturiser, and brown sugar which is rich in minerals that help strengthen the skin's barrier.”
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, saccharide hydrolysate.
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: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Smooth Sugar Glow Grapeseed Face And Lip 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseEthylhexyl palmitate~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateStearalkonium hectorite~3.1–4.7%
Propylene carbonate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSilica~1.9–2.8%
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan oleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSaccharide hydrolysate~1–1.45%
Glycerin~0.85–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinGardenia taitensis flower~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euterpe oleracea pulp powder~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractAlumina~0.45–1.1%
- 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 AluminaCocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideCapsicum annuum extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capsicum annuum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractPolysorbate 80~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCi 15985~0.15–0.5%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.5%
Ci 61565~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 75130~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-carotene~0.1–0.45%
Caramel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.3%
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 LimoneneCitral~0.01–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Sucrose, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Silica, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Sorbitan oleate, Saccharide hydrolysate, Glycerin, Gardenia taitensis flower, Euterpe oleracea pulp powder, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Alumina, Cocos nucifera oil, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Capsicum annuum extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 61565, Unknown, Ci 75130, Beta-carotene, Caramel, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, 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.
| L'Oréal ParisSmooth Sugar Glow Grapeseed Face And Lip ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | MizonHoney Black Sugar Scrub | EyenlipBlack Sugar Scrub Pack | FreshSugar Face Polish Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 33% | 29% |
| Price | $13.49 | $12.03−$1.46 | $14.40+$0.91 | $59.99+$46.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Fructose |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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