Peter Thomas Roth Strawberry Scrub Fruit Enzyme Polisher
Works for
MoisturizingHydrogenated jojoba oil, Glyceryl stearate se + 3 moreWorks
“Strawberry Fresh Cells™ are specially extracted and microencapsulated for the ultimate nutrient delivery and performance, providing skin with nourishing moisture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: hydrogenated jojoba oil, stearic acid.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~0.4–0.6%Under-dosed
“Strawberry Purée consists of the skin, pulp, juice and seeds of the strawberry fruit and is high in brightening Vitamin C and Polyphenols.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Refreshing face and body scrub helps to exfoliate, brighten and nourish the look of skin with Strawberry Fresh Cells™,* Strawberry Purée and Strawberry Enzyme.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~9.7–11.8%
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateStearic acid~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal~1.6–2%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSorbitan stearate~1–1.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineFragaria vesca fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractAllantoin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateKaempferia galanga root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pongamia pinnata seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl laurate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateAscorbic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidTriethyl citrate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium phytate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBentonite~0.3–0.6%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Polyquaternium-59~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Ci 16035~0.15–0.3%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Butylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sorbitan stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Unknown, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Kaempferia galanga root extract, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Isoamyl laurate, Ascorbic acid, Triethyl citrate, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Bentonite, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Polyquaternium-59, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 16035, Ci 17200, Parfum, 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.
| Peter Thomas RothStrawberry Scrub Fruit Enzyme PolisherYOUR PRODUCT | DHCFacial Scrub | S. NatureAqua Oasis Panthe-Allan Calming Pad (60ea) | Paula's choiceResist Anti-Aging Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | $38.00 | $13.39−$24.61 | $19.63−$18.37 | $40.21+$2.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Gluconolactone | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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