Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator versus La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator .
Published on November 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
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
Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator 22 ingredients
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator 53 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
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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:
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Candelilla Cera
- Jojoba Esters
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
- Honey
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
- Vegetable Oil
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator 22 ingredients
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator 22 ingredients
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator 53 ingredients
Sucrose • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Propylene Carbonate • Parfum • Limonene • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Prunus Domestica Seed Oil • Fructose • Glucose • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caramel • Glycerin • Water • Potassium Sorbate • BHA • Citral
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Fructose • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Candelilla Cera • Jojoba Esters • Propylene Carbonate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Tocopherol • Algae Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Water • Honey • Diamond Powder • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Spirulina Platensis Powder • Glycerin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Sea Salt • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Molasses Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Beta-Carotene • Acetyl Glucosamine • Yeast Extract • Vegetable Oil • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Butylene Glycol • Silica • Parfum • BHA • Benzyl Benzoate • Linalool • Limonene • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about Peg-7 Glyceryl CocoateFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 ParfumFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 48.
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 LimoneneFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 52.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Due to its structure, meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils. This makeup helps prevent it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Meadowfoam, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae., is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 5.
Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.
This ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator 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 GlycerinFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 WaterFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 27.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAFresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 49.
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Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator 22 ingredients
La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator 53 ingredients
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