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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator Versus Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment

Exfoliator

French Brand

American Brand

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator 28 ingredients

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator 28 ingredients

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Deep Cleansing Exfoliator

Water

Polylactic Acid

Hexyldecyl Stearate

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Emulsifying

Arachidyl Alcohol

Emollient

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water

Skin Conditioning

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Parfum

Caprylyl Glycol

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Potassium Sorbate

Xanthan Gum

Menthol

Sodium Phytate

Vitis Vinifera Juice

Antioxidant

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Sodium Hydroxide

Citric Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Alcohol

Limonene

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Perfuming

ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment

Water

Lactic Acid

Silica

Glycine Soja Oil

Pectin

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Carica Papaya Fruit

Skin Conditioning

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing

2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Dehydroxanthan Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract

Alcohol Denat.

Sorbic Acid

Cinnamal

Mel

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Eugenol

Potassium Sorbate

Limonene

Linalool

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking

Beta-Carotene

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Bromelain

Papain

Retinyl Palmitate

1-3 / 1-3 Retinoid Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

Masking

Acetic Acid

Buffering

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Masking

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract

Masking

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking

CI 75810

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl 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 Stearate

Limonene

Perfuming, Solvent

Limonene 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.

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Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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