Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Versus Clinique Exfoliating Scrub
Updated on August 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients
Clinique Exfoliating Scrub 58 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients
Clinique Exfoliating Scrub 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingColloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentHydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
PCA
HumectantPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Methacrylate
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Starch, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Allantoin, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PCA, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether, Water, Limonene, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSalicylic Acid
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine
Oleamide Mipa
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
BufferingSodium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSucrose
HumectantStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Arginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyethylene, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine, Oleamide Mipa, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-3, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octocrylene, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Plankton Extract, Caffeine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sucrose, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-8 Laurate, Sodium Rna, Lecithin, Propyl Gallate, Arginine Ferulate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
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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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients
Clinique Exfoliating Scrub 58 ingredients
Reviews
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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 28 ingredients
this has been my first time using it as i got a free sample mini bottle. just wow the only time i have never felt my skin so smooth is from over exfoliating with gritty abrasive sugar scrubs but not anymore. i left it on as a mask for 10 minutes and with wet hands gently brought it to a foam again before rinsing. honestly thinking about stealing a crate of this because of the price but that’s the Show more
scrumptious
love this, best thing ive ever used, makes my face bright and clear and uncongested. I dont use it every night since it irritates me, if you have sensitive skin i wouldnt use this every night test a patch on your neck every night to see if your skin can take it
Clinique Exfoliating Scrub 58 ingredients
Nope.
Not for me. Damaged my skin barrier... (maybe something for other skin types)
