Apolosophy Face Cleansing Scrub Oparfymerad Versus Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish
Updated on June 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Apolosophy Face Cleansing Scrub Oparfymerad 21 ingredients
Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Apolosophy Face Cleansing Scrub Oparfymerad 21 ingredients
Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Canola Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Alum
AstringentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Vp/Va Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Canola Oil, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Alum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPumice
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Pumice, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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