Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub versus Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator .
Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on November 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 29 ingredients
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator 41 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not 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
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 29 ingredients
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 29 ingredients
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator 41 ingredients
Water • Hydrated Silica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic Acid • Triethanolamine • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Salicylic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Dehydroacetic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Sulfite • Benzyl Alcohol • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • Geraniol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • CI 42090
Water • Alumina • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycolic Acid • Hydrated Silica • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Squalane • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sorbitan Olivate • Garnet Powder • Quartz • Ascorbic Acid • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Nobilis Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Citric Acid • Phenethyl Alcohol • Xylitol • Caprylic Acid • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Galactoarabinan • Decyl Glucoside • Levan • Dehydroxanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Citral • Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hydrated Silica is a type of silicon dioxide. It is called 'hydrated silica' because it is silica with extra bonded water atoms.
It is an absorbent and abrasive, meaning it is exfoliating.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied.
Learn more about Hydrated SilicaNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.
Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.
This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.
Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Learn more about Caprylic AcidNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 33.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 27.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 20.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 30.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneNip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub contains this as ingredient number 25.
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 29 ingredients
Goop Beauty Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator 41 ingredients
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