St. Ives Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub and Mask Versus St. Ives Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Scrub
Updated on July 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 16 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 harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
St. Ives Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub and Mask 19 ingredients
St. Ives Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Scrub 22 ingredients
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St. Ives Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub and Mask 19 ingredients
St. Ives Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Scrub 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polyacrylamide
Honey
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Hydrated Silica, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, Honey, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polyacrylamide
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 17200
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate yet.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideAcrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineWe don't have a description for Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate yet.
You might know this ingredient as walnut shell powder. It is an abrasive used as a physical exfoliator.
Abrasives are physical exfoliants used to get rid of dead cell buildup on your skin. Physical exfoliators have a bad reputation due to the myth that they give your face tiny cuts. This is untrue.
Like any exfoliant, using this ingredient can disrupt your skin barrier. This can lead to breakouts, irritation, and dryness. It is critical to be gentle when using any type of exfoliator.
If you want to use a chemical exfoliator instead, check out glycolic acid.
Learn more about Juglans Regia Shell PowderPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate yet.
Parfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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St. Ives Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub and Mask 19 ingredients
St. Ives Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Scrub 22 ingredients
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St. Ives Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub and Mask 19 ingredients
Just get rid of it.
St. Ives should literally just rebrand as a foot scrub because these are wayy too rough for the skin.. If you own any of their products please throw it away or use it as a body scrub. I owned this scrub, and the first time I used it, it was literally so hard to wash off and my skin was left extremely damaged. I had to keep everything away from my skin for a while and I was Show more
