Bliss Fab Foaming Exfoliating Cleanser Versus St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub - Australia
Updated on November 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free exfoliators. They have a total of 6 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 oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Bliss Fab Foaming Exfoliating Cleanser 37 ingredients
St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bliss Fab Foaming Exfoliating Cleanser 37 ingredients
St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub 28 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberTributyl Citrate
SolventButeth-3
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Jojoba Esters, Cellulose, Stearyl Stearate, Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Buteth-3, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Kernel Meal
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium Sulfate
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Zea Mays Kernel Meal, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Sulfate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Parfum, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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