Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub versus The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator .
Published on June 24, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub 42 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub 42 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub 42 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator 26 ingredients
Water • Pumice • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Kaolin • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Propanediol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Mentha Piperita Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Papain • Bromelain • Allantoin • Menthol • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Maltodextrin • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Parfum • CI 77891 • CI 42090
Water • Solum Diatomeae • Glycerin • Aluminum Silicate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 60 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Trideceth-6 • Limonene • Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract • Citral • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. 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.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ButterBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 7.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 28.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 15.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 34.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 35.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 38.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 39.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 26.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumBliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub contains this as ingredient number 40.
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub 42 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator 26 ingredients
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Bliss Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub 42 ingredients
The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator 26 ingredients
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