Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub versus M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse .
Last updated on November 14, 2023. Published on November 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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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.
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).
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Ingredient Info
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse 30 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 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse 30 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse 30 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Potassium Hydroxide • Bentonite • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Jojoba Esters • Niacinamide • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Salicylic Acid • Lactic Acid • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water • Acetic Acid • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Xanthan Gum • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Phytate • Butylene Glycol • Gluconolactone • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterSkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinSkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 BenzoateSkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 23.
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SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse 30 ingredients
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SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub 15 ingredients
M-61 PowerGlow Pro+ Niacinamide+Neuropeptide Cleanse 30 ingredients
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