KIOSKMETIC Argan Shell Powder Scrub Versus Cocokind Scrubbing Clay
Updated on June 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
KIOSKMETIC Argan Shell Powder Scrub 18 ingredients
Cocokind Scrubbing Clay 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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KIOSKMETIC Argan Shell Powder Scrub 18 ingredients
Cocokind Scrubbing Clay 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Shell Powder
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Honey
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Powder
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Water, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Oryza Sativa Powder, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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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