Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion versus Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub .
Last updated on August 04, 2023. Published on October 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Body Lotion
Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
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
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub 33 ingredients
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub 33 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid 8% • Propylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Salicylic Acid 2% • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Ceteareth-20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycine Soja Oil • Stearic Acid • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Emulsifying Wax Nf • Cucumis Sativus Extract • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract • Elettaria Cardamomum Fruit Extract • Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Arginine • Glutamine • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Alumina • Cetearyl Alcohol • Volcanic Sand • Isopropyl Palmitate • Caprylic Acid • Cetyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-20 • Kaolin • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Glutathione • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Cucumis Sativus Extract • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Symphytum Officinale Root Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract • Arbutin • Sea Salt • Ascorbic Acid • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 WaterPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 AlcoholPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cucumis Sativus Extract comes from the cucumber.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus ExtractPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.
Camellia Sinensis Extract is from the oil in tea plant leaves. The leaves give us various types of tea: green, black, oolong, and white.
Camellia Sinensis leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis leaves also contain Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis leaves also have antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis ExtractPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.
Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, niacin, and other minerals. It also contains many phytochemicals, including ferulic acid, coumaric acid, arbutin, and more. These help condition the skin.
Bromelain can be found in all parts of a pineapple. It is a mixture of enzymes and is mildly exfoliating.
Learn more about Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.
Pumpkin seed extract is rich in vitamin E and plenty of fatty acids such as linoleic acids. Pumpkin seeds also have zinc and cartenoids.
Cartenoids are an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against external damage. They also give pumpkins their classic orange color.
Pumpkin seeds also contain fruit enzymes that act as an AHA. AHAs help exfoliate your skin, clean out pores, and increase cell turnover.
Fun fact: Pumpkins were first domesticated in Southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago.
Learn more about Cucurbita Pepo Seed ExtractPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPerfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Perfect Image Microlumina Exfoliating Scrub 33 ingredients
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Perfect Image Gly + Sal Exfoliating Body Lotion 25 ingredients
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