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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub versus Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk .

Published on July 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Body Scrub American Brand United States
Body Scrub American Brand United States

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

Price

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Starts at $40.00
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Starts at $7.32

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 30.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 40.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub 49 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Scrub Macadamia & Rice Milk 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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