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Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder Versus Pacifica Glow Baby Super Lit Enzyme Scrub

Exfoliator
Exfoliator
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on December 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry 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

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.

The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.

This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.

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Skin Conditioning

Papain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.

Glycine and Vitamin A are naturally found in papain.

While papain is often touted as skin-lightening, further studies are needed to prove this. However, papain has been shown to help soothe acne-inflammation.

Papain belongs to a class of enzymes called proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break down peptides and amino acids.

Some studies found papain to be a potential skin sensitizer and allergen. Those with latex allergies might also be allergic to papaya.

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Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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When to use

94 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
55% use every day
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9 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
56% use every day

Reviews

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Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder 20 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
gigi777's avatar

gigi777

7 months ago
Review

I like both physical and chemical exfoliants. I was using this before I knew I had fungal acne..So do NOT use it if you also have that. It will irritate your skin, causing raised bumps as well as more white heads. BUT I think this is a good option for those with normal acne and if you aren't allergic to pineapple. Theres plenty of product, it's gentle yet effective with exfoliating, theres also a Show more

#great value
#broke me out
#irritating
#absorbs well

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