St. Ives Soft Skin Scrub Avocado And Honey Versus Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both exfoliators. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
St. Ives Soft Skin Scrub Avocado And Honey 29 ingredients
Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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St. Ives Soft Skin Scrub Avocado And Honey 29 ingredients
Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Zea Mays Kernel Meal
Abrasive
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Honey
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Kernel Meal, Ceteareth-20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Honey, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 17200, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium C12-15 Pareth-15 Sulfonate
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-3 Cocamide
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-39
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Butylparaben
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium C12-15 Pareth-15 Sulfonate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-3 Cocamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethanolamine, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Polyquaternium-39, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Parfum, Ethylparaben, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 14700, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 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 77891Disodium 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 EDTAGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeParfum 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 ParfumTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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