European Wax Center Face & Body Exfoliating Gel Versus Exuviance Gentle Daily Exfoliating Pads
Updated on September 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
European Wax Center Face & Body Exfoliating Gel 44 ingredients
Exuviance Gentle Daily Exfoliating Pads 20 ingredients
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European Wax Center Face & Body Exfoliating Gel 44 ingredients
Exuviance Gentle Daily Exfoliating Pads 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
PCA
HumectantAlanine
MaskingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Serine
MaskingValine
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingAniba Rosodora Wood Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bromelain, Retinyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sorbic Acid, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine, PCA, Alanine, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Serine, Valine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Isoleucine, Proline, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aniba Rosodora Wood Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 WaterPropylene 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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 GlycolSodium 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 HydroxideTocopheryl 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 AcetateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
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