Origins Checks and Balances Polishing Face Scrub Versus Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Origins Checks and Balances Polishing Face Scrub 39 ingredients
Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub 51 ingredients
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About this product
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Origins Checks and Balances Polishing Face Scrub 39 ingredients
Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingKaolin
Abrasive
Potassium Stearate
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTourmaline
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sucrose
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentBentonite
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Water, Silica, CI 77220, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Potassium Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Decyl Glucoside, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Limonene, Linalool, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Tourmaline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Sucrose, Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Bentonite, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Glycerin
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCellulose Acetate
Volcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Glycerin, Pvp, Water, Cellulose Acetate, Volcanic Sand, Sodium Chloride, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Kaolin, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Bisabolol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene
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 WaterSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinLimonene 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 LimoneneCaprylyl 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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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