Blackstone Mens Grooming Face Scrub Two-In-One - Sea & Surf Versus Beauty Pie Wonderscrub Bio-Dermabrasion Face Polish
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin 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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Ingredient Info
Blackstone Mens Grooming Face Scrub Two-In-One 22 ingredients
Beauty Pie Wonderscrub Bio-Dermabrasion Face Polish 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Blackstone Mens Grooming Face Scrub Two-In-One 22 ingredients
Beauty Pie Wonderscrub Bio-Dermabrasion Face Polish 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPumice
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Pumice, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPerlite
AbsorbentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Stearyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Limonene, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl 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 StearateLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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