Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub Versus Acure Brightening Facial Scrub
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub 35 ingredients
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Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Algin
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Glycerin, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Algin, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Laminaria Digitata Powder
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Kaolin, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Citrus Limon Peel, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Laminaria Digitata Powder, Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Copper Chlorophyll, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceYou might know this ingredient as walnut shell powder. It is an abrasive used as a physical exfoliator.
Abrasives are physical exfoliants used to get rid of dead cell buildup on your skin. Physical exfoliators have a bad reputation due to the myth that they give your face tiny cuts. This is untrue.
Like any exfoliant, using this ingredient can disrupt your skin barrier. This can lead to breakouts, irritation, and dryness. It is critical to be gentle when using any type of exfoliator.
If you want to use a chemical exfoliator instead, check out glycolic acid.
Learn more about Juglans Regia Shell PowderGlycerin 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 GlycerinCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumIngredient Ratings
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Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub 35 ingredients
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Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
I love this scrub I noticed my skin is brighter and my acne scars disappears
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub 35 ingredients
didn’t love the smell but i don’t really care about that when shopping for products, but there’s my warning if u do. it’s really great, it does work for sure. i noticed acne prevention and acne mark fading, my only complaint is that it makes my skin feel very stripped
