Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub versus e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant .
Published on September 15, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients
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:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients
Water • Phytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder • Propylene Glycol • Carbomer • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Triethanolamine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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.
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 WaterMario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolMario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 2.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 11.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 ParfumMario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients
briannagrace96
Best stuff!
This is great for exfoliation. I’ve used it for years now twice a week and it’s wonderful. Afterwards my skin is so soft and glowy....
Best stuff!
This is great for exfoliation. I’ve used it for years now twice a week and it’s wonderful. Afterwards my skin is so soft and glowy. It’s also fun to use to see the skin slough off when using it. No burning or irritation at all with it. Love this!!
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