Advanced Clinicals 10% Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Cream Versus Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant
Updated on May 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Advanced Clinicals 10% Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Cream 32 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
About this product
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Advanced Clinicals 10% Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Cream 32 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Lactic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycolic Acid, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, T-Butyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder comes from the aloe plant.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness.
Aloe leaves are also great moisturizers. They are naturally rich in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugars. Polysaccharides are able to mimic the carbs found in the top layer of your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Advanced Clinicals 10% Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Cream 32 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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Advanced Clinicals 10% Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Cream 32 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
I really like how this left my skin feeling post shower! I did my typical shower routine and then dried off and applied this all over. I think I used too much, because I went to follow with a moisturizer and there was some pilling. Next time I’ll wait longer in between and apply less overall. I woke up this morning with truly baby smooth skin, it worked better than manual exfoliation for sure. I Show more
