Beautycounter Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser Versus Acure Radically Rejuvenating Facial Scrub
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
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
Beautycounter Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser 24 ingredients
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Facial Scrub 42 ingredients
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Beautycounter Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser 24 ingredients
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Facial Scrub 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhytic Acid
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phytic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Limonene
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Peel
MaskingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium PCA
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientIsomalt
HumectantCarrageenan
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iron Oxides
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Citrus Limon Peel, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Laurate, Cellulose, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium PCA, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Kaolin, Jojoba Esters, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lecithin, Isomalt, Carrageenan, Sodium Levulinate, Triethyl Citrate, Charcoal Powder, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersAloe 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 JuiceCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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