skyn ICELAND Nordic Peel Versus Go-To Skincare Exfoliating Swipeys
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
skyn ICELAND Nordic Peel 27 ingredients
Go-To Skincare Exfoliating Swipeys 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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skyn ICELAND Nordic Peel 27 ingredients
Go-To Skincare Exfoliating Swipeys 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Archangelica Root Water
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSucrose Palmitate
EmollientGlycosphingolipids
EmollientPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sucrose Palmitate, Glycosphingolipids, Perfluorodecalin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, T-Butyl Alcohol, Parfum
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 WaterLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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