ULTA WHIM by Ulta Beauty Pink Shimmer Body Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The WHIM by Ulta Beauty Shimmer Body Scrub is an eye-catching, pink shimmer body scrub that gently exfoliates to help you get softer smoother 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sucrose, Butylene glycolWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sucrose, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–38%
- 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 SucroseButylene glycol~6.3–9.5%
- 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 glycolHydrated silica~4.7–7%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~1.1–1.7%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTin oxide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideMica~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteIngredient list view
Sucrose, Butylene glycol, Hydrated silica, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Water, Disodium edta, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tin oxide, Mica, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Synthetic fluorphlogopite
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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.
| ULTAWHIM by Ulta Beauty Pink Shimmer Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Josie MaranArgan Cake and Coffee Whipped Body Polish | NCLA BeautyHey Sugar Body Scrub Pink Grapefruit | OdyliqueBody Coconut Candy Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $16.99 | $36.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| 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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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