The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Works for
CleansingCoco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Gently exfoliate your skin with our Cleansing Polish, removing daily grime, dirt and impurities to reveal more radiant-looking skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, xanthan gum) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Gently exfoliate your skin with our Cleansing Polish, removing daily grime, dirt and impurities to reveal more radiant-looking skin.”
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: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-glucoside~9.1–11.1%
- 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-glucosideGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePerlite~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2–2.4%
- 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 crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideJojoba esters~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium citrate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium gluconate~0.45–0.65%
Limonene~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCitric acid~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTalc~0.2–0.4%
Ci 73360~0.1–0.15%
Ci 77492~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Perlite, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride, Jojoba esters, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Sodium gluconate, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Benzyl salicylate, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid, Talc, Ci 73360, Ci 77492
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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.
| The Body ShopVitamin C Glow Cleansing PolishYOUR PRODUCT | The Perfect PeelThe Perfect Cleanser | Medica ForteThe Perfect Cleanser | GleaminClarifying Brightening Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 52% |
| Price | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Azelaic Acid | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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