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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub versus Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub .

Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on November 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Body Scrub American Brand United States
Body Scrub American Brand United States

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

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Ingredient Info

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

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Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.

Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.

Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.

The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.

Learn more about Sucrose

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.

Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.

The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties. This may help with anti-aging, as antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that may damage your skin's cells.

Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.

Apricot Kernel Oil also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.

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Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.

Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).

The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.

Evening primrose is native to North America.

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Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 5.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.

Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.

Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.

Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Calendula Officinalis Floweris also know as the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flowers may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.

Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.

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Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Syringa Vulgaris Extract.

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Arnica Montana Extract.

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.

Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.

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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

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.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking, Tonic
Community Rating: Disliked

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil is also known as lemongrass oil. It is used as a fragrance in cosmetics.

Major components of Lemongrass include limonene and citral. These are known EU allergens and may cause an allergic reaction and skin sensitivity.

Lemongrass oil is being researched for its antibacterial properties.

This is the volatile oil created from the steam distillation of fresh Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), Poaceae. Lemongrass is native to South Asia and Northern Africa. It is commonly used to make tea.

Learn more about Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Iyo Oil is an oil.

Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.

Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Brown Sugar Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.

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11% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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