Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads versus Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads .
Published on March 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily 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 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
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads 16 ingredients
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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads 16 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium PCA • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Carica Papaya Leaf Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Zinc Gluconate • Bisabolol • Glycolic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Methylpropanediol • Glycolic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-2 • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Acer Saccharum Extract
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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 Watere.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 8.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 16.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.
The bitter orange possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
It can also be mildly exfoliating due to the citric acid, an AHA.
Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamin C.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extracte.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit Extracte.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 14.
This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.
Similar to hyaluronic acid, sugarcane can attract moisture to your skin.
Glycolic acid is a derivative of sugarcane. While glycolic acid is an AHA with exfoliating properties, sugarcane is not an AHA.
A study from 2021 found the compounds in sugarcane extract to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The study also suggests these compounds can inhibit skin ageing enzymes and promote collagen synthesis.
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum Extracte.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 11.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic Acide.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 15.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oile.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 18.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Ppg-26-Buteth-26.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 19.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 20.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Hydroxidee.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 23.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads contains this as ingredient number 6.
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e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads 16 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Multi-acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads 16 ingredients
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