Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads versus Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant .
Last updated on October 19, 2023. Published on March 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 5 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Body Scrub
Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.
Body Scrub
Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.
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Ingredient Info
SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads 16 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads 16 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads 16 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterSweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lactic 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 AcidSweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 14.
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 16.
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 13.
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SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads 16 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten AHA/BHA Body Exfoliating Pads 16 ingredients
Soft Services SMOOTHING SOLUTION Calming Gel Exfoliant 15 ingredients
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