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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator versus Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid .

Published on February 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
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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Starts at $19.00
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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
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (7)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateMicrocrystalline CelluloseSodium BicarbonateSorbitolZea Mays StarchSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSaccharomyces FermentOryza Sativa StarchMagnesium OxideCitric AcidTapioca StarchAvena Sativa Kernel ProteinCamellia Oleifera Seed ExtractSilicaCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractInulinCassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSilybum Marianum Seed OilKaolinLauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer PapainHyaluronic AcidAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAvena Sativa Bran ExtractGlycine Soja OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAniba Rosodora Wood OilSalvia Sclarea OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPerilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractSea SaltJuniperus Virginiana OilAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideTocopherolCastoryl MaleateCaprylyl GlycolAllantoinDiglycerinMaltodextrinLauroyl LysineArginineSaccharide IsomerateSodium Lauroyl GlutamateBeta-CaroteneXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin1,2-HexanediolHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseDextrinSodium PalmitateSodium ChlorideAcacia Senegal GumSodium CitrateWaterO-Cymen-5-OlLimoneneLinalool

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: Cleansing
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.

By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 19.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 43.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 14.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.

It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 50.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 53.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:

  • emulsifier
  • create a gel-like texture
  • boost foam

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 55.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 58.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
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!

Learn more about Water

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 61.

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

36% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 64 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Keys Soulcare Be Luminous Powder Exfoliator with Lactic Acid 18 ingredients

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