Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot versus Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub .
Published on December 06, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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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.
Body Scrub
Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.
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Ingredient Info
St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub 28 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub 28 ingredients
Water • Juglans Regia Shell Powder • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Zea Mays Kernel Meal • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetyl Acetate • Benzyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol • Carbomer • Polysorbate 60 • Triethanolamine • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • CI 77891
Sucrose • Glycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Silica • Pistacia Vera Seed Oil • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Microcrystalline Wax • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 77015 • CI 77891 • CI 73360 • CI 77499
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.
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 GlycerinSt. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholSt. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub contains this as ingredient number 23.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumSt. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidSt. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub contains this as ingredient number 26.
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St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub 28 ingredients
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St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub 28 ingredients
Reviews
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St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients
doesn't really do anything :(
doesn't really do anything :(
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Sugar Scrub 28 ingredients
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