Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash versus Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub .
Last updated on September 08, 2023. Published on February 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 22 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash 23 ingredients
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash 23 ingredients
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub 23 ingredients
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Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash 23 ingredients
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub 23 ingredients
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Benzophenone-4 • Citric Acid • Hydrated Silica • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Niacinamide • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Zinc PCA
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Benzophenone-4 • Citric Acid • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Niacinamide • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Zinc PCA
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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 WaterSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water comes from the witch hazel plant. The witch hazel plant is native to eastern North America.
Witch Hazel is an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient. The tannin in witch hazel has a drying effect when used on skin and constricts proteins. This helps minimize the look of large pores. The tannins present and the fragrance may be sensitizing. The catechins in witch hazel have anti-inflammatory properties while the gallic acid is antibacterial.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about Peg-7 Glyceryl CocoateSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.
It protects in the UV-B range, but is considered a secondary UV absorber. This means that it needs to be paired with other sunscreen ingredients to provide effective protection.
Typically, it's used in cosmetic products to protect them from deterioration caused by UV rays. This is why you'll find it in a lot of products that aren't sunscreens.
Learn more about Benzophenone-4Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
Pantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 21.
Xanthan 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 GumSimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 22.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 22.
Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.
It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.
Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!
Learn more about Zinc PCASimple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 23.
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Pore Polishing Scrub contains this as ingredient number 23.
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