Works for
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 5 moreWorks
“Moisture to the rescue. This dual-action moisturising body scrub unveils visibly softer and smoother skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sucrose.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Hero Body 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate + 2 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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilWater~12–18%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedStearic acid~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSucrose~2.1–3.2%
- 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 SucrosePerlite~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePrunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCarbomer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Stearic acid, Sucrose, Perlite, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Prunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Carbomer, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Citronellol
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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.
| NoughtyThe Hero Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | MoroccanoilBody Buff | Fitglow BeautyBody Scrub - Perfectly Imperfect | FreshBrown Sugar Body Polish Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $54.88 | — | $66.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Noughty - The Hero Body Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 11.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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