Bee Bald Scrub Exfoliating Pre-Shave Versus Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bee Bald Scrub Exfoliating Pre-Shave 27 ingredients
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub 34 ingredients
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Bee Bald Scrub Exfoliating Pre-Shave 27 ingredients
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
AbsorbentCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Durio Zibethinus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentHoney Extract
Humectant
Pollen Extract
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Kaolin, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Silica, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Durio Zibethinus Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Pollen Extract, Allantoin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Volcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Kaolin
Abrasive
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Cotyledon Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArbutin
Antioxidant
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Alumina, Cetearyl Alcohol, Volcanic Sand, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Kaolin, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Cotyledon Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Arbutin, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCeteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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