Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub versus GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner .
Published on July 30, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
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 • Alcohol Denat. • Propanediol • Mandelic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Lactic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Pyruvic Acid • Charcoal Powder • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Algae Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Nylon-12 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Mentha Piperita Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aloe 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 JuiceAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant. The witch hazel plant is native to eastern North America. Many parts of this plant are used in skincare from its twigs to its leaves.
Witch Hazel is an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient. The tannin in witch hazel has a drying effect when used on skin and constricts proteins. This helps minimize the look of large pores. The tannins present and the fragrance may be sensitizing. The catechins in witch hazel have anti-inflammatory properties while the gallic acid is antibacterial.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation, which was then used by early settlers to North America.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana ExtractAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 26.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolAlba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 27.
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Alba Botanical Acnedote Face & Body Scrub 27 ingredients
GLAMGLOW SUPERTONER™ Exfoliating Acid Solution Toner 28 ingredients
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