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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub versus CARL&SON Face Scrub .

Last updated on November 11, 2023. Published on January 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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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.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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Ingredient Info

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Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub 24 ingredients

CARL&SON Face Scrub 18 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub 24 ingredients

CARL&SON Face Scrub 18 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

CARL&SON Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.

CARL&SON Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub contains this as ingredient number 21.

CARL&SON Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub 24 ingredients

CARL&SON Face Scrub 18 ingredients

29% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub 24 ingredients

CARL&SON Face Scrub 18 ingredients

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Reviews

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Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub 24 ingredients

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CARL&SON Face Scrub 18 ingredients

3.0 /5
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CustardBunny

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

its fine
feels nice, but god the cologne smell is awful, what is with mens products

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