Ranavat Facial Polish Versus Intelligent Nutrients Refining Micro Polish
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Ranavat Facial Polish 32 ingredients
Intelligent Nutrients Refining Micro Polish 44 ingredients
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Ranavat Facial Polish 32 ingredients
Intelligent Nutrients Refining Micro Polish 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Withania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Cera
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningHemidesmus Indicus Root Powder
Skin ConditioningMesua Ferrea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Amomum Subulatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycocarpum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Indicum Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Powder
Terminalia Bellerica Fruit
AstringentTerminalia Chebula Extract
AstringentCyperus Rotundus Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningBoerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Powder
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Fermented Vegetable
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Withania Somnifera Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Cera, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder, Mesua Ferrea Seed Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Amomum Subulatum Seed Extract, Solanum Lycocarpum Fruit Extract, Solanum Indicum Root Powder, Corallina Officinalis Powder, Terminalia Bellerica Fruit, Terminalia Chebula Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Tuber Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa Powder, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Fermented Vegetable
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aroma
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Stearic Acid, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Hydrolyzed Algin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aroma, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Tocopherol, Algae, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Santalum Spicata Wood Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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I have no idea why this makes my skin so great, half of the ingredients are oils and seem unnecessary. But when I see my fresh skin right out of the shower I look amazing, and if I start putting on the rest of my routine I can extend that look an hour. Somehow my pores look smaller?? No redness?? No flaking skin?? It's very moisturizing and does use little oil beads for super gentle Show more
