Simple Skincare Smoothing Facial Scrub Versus ACO Face Cleansing Scrub
Updated on October 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Smoothing Facial Scrub 16 ingredients
ACO Face Cleansing Scrub 18 ingredients
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Simple Skincare Smoothing Facial Scrub 16 ingredients
ACO Face Cleansing Scrub 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingOryza Sativa Powder
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-12
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCeteareth-6
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
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 WaterTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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