RoC Line Smoothing Daily Cleansing Pads Versus M-61 Powerglow Peel
Updated on February 21, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
RoC Line Smoothing Daily Cleansing Pads 20 ingredients
M-61 Powerglow Peel 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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RoC Line Smoothing Daily Cleansing Pads 20 ingredients
M-61 Powerglow Peel 27 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingPEG-16 Soy Sterol
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, PEG-16 Soy Sterol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, PEG-14m, Glycine Soja Protein
Water
Skin ConditioningSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Salicylic Acid, Phytonadione Epoxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Acer Saccharum Extract, Glycerin, Superoxide Dismutase, Ammonium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Zinc PCA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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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