Monday Muse Skincare The Powder Enzyme Exfoliant Versus Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Monday Muse Skincare The Powder Enzyme Exfoliant 14 ingredients
Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Monday Muse Skincare The Powder Enzyme Exfoliant 14 ingredients
Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Papain
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Protease
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain, CI 77004, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Oryza Sativa Powder, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Protease, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinThese enzymes break down protein into smaller peptides and amino acids. They also encourage the formation of new protein.
Our skin uses peptides, amino acids, and protein for maintaining healthy skin cells.
Protease work by breaking peptide bonds in protein with hydrolysis. This is the process of breaking bonds using water.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found a blend of 3-protease decreases skin inflammation by mitigating the effects of other proteins.
One manufacturer that uses subtilisin, a protease from Bacillus subtilis, claims this ingredient is exfoliating, promotes cell regeneration, and is a good substitute for AHAs. Further research is needed to back up these claims.
Fun fact: The human body contains ~641 protease genes.
Learn more about ProteaseWater. 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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Monday Muse Skincare The Powder Enzyme Exfoliant 14 ingredients
Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder 30 ingredients
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