Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment

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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment Versus Olaplex No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner

Exfoliator

Conditioner

American Brand

Updated on April 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients

Olaplex No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner 19 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients

Olaplex No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner 19 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment

Water

Lactic Acid

Silica

Glycine Soja Oil

Pectin

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Carica Papaya Fruit

Skin Conditioning

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing

2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Dehydroxanthan Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract

Alcohol Denat.

Sorbic Acid

Cinnamal

Mel

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Eugenol

Potassium Sorbate

Limonene

Linalool

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking

Beta-Carotene

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Bromelain

Papain

Retinyl Palmitate

1-3 / 1-3 Retinoid Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

Masking

Acetic Acid

Buffering

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Masking

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Masking

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract

Masking

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking

CI 75810

Cosmetic Colorant

No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate

Skin Conditioning

Behentrimonium Chloride

Preservative

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Skin Conditioning

Polyquaternium-7

Isopropyl Alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Citric Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Parfum

Limonene

Hexyl Cinnamal

CI 60730

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polyquaternium-7, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 60730

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Limonene

Perfuming, Solvent

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.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Water

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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