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Tata Harper Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser Versus St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot

Face Cleanser
Exfoliator
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on June 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry 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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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

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.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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When to use

29 Routines
72% use in am
31% use in pm
79% use every day
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42 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
43% use every day
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Reviews

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Tata Harper Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser 35 ingredients

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St. Ives Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot 24 ingredients

1.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1)
juman's avatar

juman 𐙚

9 months ago
Review

ITS THE WORST damaged my skin was oily before and now it’s sensitive
After i used it my face breaks out with fungal acne all over my cheeks and my forehead. I’m literally crying why I used it 😭😭!!!! For you own sake please don’t use it unless u want to damage ur face

#doesn't work
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horaceon

1 year ago
Review

doesn't really do anything :(

#expensive
#pilling