Maelove The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub
Pacifica Acne Defense Face Wash
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Maelove The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub Versus Pacifica Acne Defense Face Wash

Exfoliator
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on December 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Maelove The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub 32 ingredients

Pacifica Acne Defense Face Wash 21 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Maelove The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub 32 ingredients

Pacifica Acne Defense Face Wash 21 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cellulose Acetate

Diatomaceous Earth

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Kaolin

Abrasive
0 / 0 Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Passiflora Edulis Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Honey Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Sucrose Stearate

Emollient
0 / 0

Glycol Distearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Phenethyl Alcohol

Masking

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Dicaprylyl Ether

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil

Masking
Oil IconMay cause irritation Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Glycerin, Cellulose Acetate, Diatomaceous Earth, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Passiflora Edulis Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Phytic Acid, Honey Extract, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Carbomer, Alcohol

Acne Defense Face Wash

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salicylic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub
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Acne Defense Face Wash
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When to use

Maelove The Exfoliator BHA + Clay Facial Scrub 32 ingredients

Pacifica Acne Defense Face Wash 21 ingredients

1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every 3_days
45 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
82% use every day
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