Pretty Athletic Instant Refresh Invigorating Shower Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingHydrogenated jojoba oil, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
“Instant Refresh Invigorating Shower Scrub”
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.
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: hydrogenated jojoba oil.
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“Instant Refresh Invigorating Shower 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Menthol, Leptospermum petersonii oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-glucoside~7.2–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideLauryl glucoside~4–6%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateAcrylates copolymer~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerGlyceryl caprylate/caprate~1.7–2.6%
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilGlyceryl oleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium chloride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~0.6–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinMenthol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rubus idaeus seed powder~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leptospermum petersonii oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Leptospermum petersonii oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extractCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateAlcohol denat.~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Acrylates copolymer, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Menthol, Rubus idaeus seed powder, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Alcohol denat., Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Geraniol
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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.
| Pretty AthleticInstant Refresh Invigorating Shower ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | TopicremFace and Body Gentle Scrub | Soap and GlorySoap & Glory Magnificoco Buff and Ready Body Scrub | The Body ShopAlmond Milk & Honey Gently Exfoliating Cream Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 25% | 25% |
| Price | — | — | $9.60 | $45.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Jojoba Esters | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Exfoliating GelLATHER Lavender Olive Foaming Body Scrub
Product summary
"Pretty Athletic - Instant Refresh Invigorating Shower Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.60% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 12.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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