Olehenriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub - Lemonade Versus Olehenriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub
Updated on June 05, 2025
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 and exfoliants
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Olehenriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub 39 ingredients
Olehenriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Olehenriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub 39 ingredients
Olehenriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sucrose
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningDimethylhydroxy Furanone
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Sucrose, Hydrated Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Dimethylhydroxy Furanone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Isethionate, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethyl Citrate, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Zeolite
AbsorbentVolcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
PEG-400, Kaolin, Zeolite, Volcanic Sand, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linolenic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting 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. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
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 AcidLactic 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 AcidLimonene 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 LimonenePhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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