Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads versus MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% .
Published on April 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Ingredient Info
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads 8 ingredients
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% 3 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
At a glance
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SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads 8 ingredients
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% 3 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads 8 ingredients
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% 3 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% contains this as ingredient number 2.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 7.
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% contains this as ingredient number 3.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads 8 ingredients
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% 3 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads 8 ingredients
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% 3 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads 8 ingredients
MIAMO Salicylic Acid Exfoliator 2% 3 ingredients
Extremely harsh
The first time I opened the bottle the strongest smell of pure alcohol came out; first red flag. I tried it only once and yes, my skin was smoother and with less texture, I will say that; but the following morning was...
Extremely harsh
The first time I opened the bottle the strongest smell of pure alcohol came out; first red flag. I tried it only once and yes, my skin was smoother and with less texture, I will say that; but the following morning was extremely dry and irritated although I applied a thick moisturizing cream.
This one is a no go for me and I don't have particularly sensitive skin.
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