Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub versus Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub .
Published on December 14, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both exfoliators. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or oils
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, parabens and sulfates
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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
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub 20 ingredients
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub 20 ingredients
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub 20 ingredients
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Cellulose • Lauryl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Methylparaben • Microcrystalline Wax • Sodium Hydroxide • Menthol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Ultramarines • Hc Red No. 3 • Talc • Blue 1 Lake • Yellow 11
Water • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Lauryl Glucoside • Polyethylene • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Peg-8 Meadowfoamate • Parfum • Microcrystalline Wax • Methylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Menthol • DMDM Hydantoin • Panthenol • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-7 • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Blue 1 Lake • Yellow 11 • Hc Red No. 3 • Talc • Ultramarines
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ParfumClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 EDTAClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ultramarines are a group of synthetic pigments. They can be either blue, green, pink, red, or violet.
Mineral sources are often used to create ultramarines. The FDA regulates this ingredient due to it potentially containing (trace) amounts of heavy metals.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Hc Red No. 3.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcClean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Blue 1 Lake.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Yellow 11.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub 20 ingredients
Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Exfoliating Facial Scrub 25 ingredients
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Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub 20 ingredients
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