NIP+FAB Vitamin C Scrub

NIP+FAB Vitamin C Scrub

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nip+Fab Vitamin C Scrub 75ml An energising, illuminating and exfoliating scrub infused with vitamin C + E to effectively cleanse, exfoliate and renew the skin.”
Source: Boots

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, stearic acid) 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.

Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~2.5–3.7%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.4–2.1%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~1.1–1.6%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Vitamin C Scrub”
Source: Boots

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?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.4–1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Garcinia mangostana fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.15–0.65%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Punica granatum fruit juiceA fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincareMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.4–2.2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~2.5–3.7%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Copernicia cerifera wax~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Glyceryl stearate se~2.5–3.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.4–2.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Stearic acid~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Carbomer~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ascorbic acid~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Parfum~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Limonene~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Beta-carotene~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Coffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Garcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hydrolyzed lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Morinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Punica granatum fruit juice~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincare

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera wax, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Ascorbic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Hydrolyzed lycium barbarum fruit extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit juice, Ascorbyl palmitate

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