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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish versus First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA .

Published on September 20, 2022

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 AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Exfoliator British Brand United Kingdom
Exfoliator American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 1.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Liked

Pumice is an exfoliant.

Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 2.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 4.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 5.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 7.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 11.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 14.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 15.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish contains this as ingredient number 23.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion Polish 23 ingredients

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First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA 31 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 10 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1) Irritating (1)
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ElenVontsi

28 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Not good smell, I don't know if it did anything for my KP rather small if you want to have it for a long time and use it on your whole body I don't...

Not good smell, I don't know if it did anything for my KP rather small if you want to have it for a long time and use it on your whole body I don't know if I would buy again.

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Madison_

1 month ago · Normal Skin
Review

Body scrub just feels like mortar and not in a good way. It also doesnt spread way due to its mortar like consistency.

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