Epionce Purifying Wash Versus Lumene Deeply Purifying Birch Scrub
Updated on November 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Epionce Purifying Wash 24 ingredients
Lumene Deeply Purifying Birch Scrub 27 ingredients
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Epionce Purifying Wash 24 ingredients
Lumene Deeply Purifying Birch Scrub 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Menthol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSalicylic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Hexylene Glycol, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Betula Pendula Wood Powder
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingPropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Silica, Betula Alba Juice, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Betula Pendula Wood Powder, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Menthyl Lactate, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Menthol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Limonene, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLauryl 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 GlucosideButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateMenthol 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 MentholPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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