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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator versus Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel .
Published on April 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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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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
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel 35 ingredients
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel 35 ingredients
Water • Alumina • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Lactic Acid • Parfum • Menthone Glycerin Acetal • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Magnesium Oxide • Propylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citral • Limonene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Water • Octyldodeceth-25 • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Sorbitol • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Dipropylene Glycol • Allantoin • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Niacinamide • Lactic Acid • Panthenol • Propylene Glycol • Boswellia Serrata Gum • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Citric Acid • Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate • Disodium EDTA • Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate • Smithsonite Extract • Rhodochrosite Extract • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid
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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 WaterDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 OilDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 34.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 12.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 ParfumDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 13.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 15.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 EDTADr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 16.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 17.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 19.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 25.
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel 35 ingredients
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Payot Gelée Gommante Douceur Melting Exfoliating Gel 35 ingredients
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