Masktini Whoa! Bye Exfoliating Booster Versus Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Masktini Whoa! Bye Exfoliating Booster 19 ingredients
Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub 24 ingredients
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Masktini Whoa! Bye Exfoliating Booster 19 ingredients
Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Water, Parfum, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 14700, CI 15510
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae.
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.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Masktini Whoa! Bye Exfoliating Booster 19 ingredients
Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub 24 ingredients
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Masktini Whoa! Bye Exfoliating Booster 19 ingredients
Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub 24 ingredients
This smells sooo bad. I thought that considering it was Vit C that it would smell like citrus or oranges, but it just reeks.
