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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser versus Paula's Choice The UnScrub .

Published on April 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paula's Choice The UnScrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Paula's Choice The UnScrub contains this as ingredient number 22.

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.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Paula's Choice The UnScrub contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

18% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser 22 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review

Paula's Choice The UnScrub 22 ingredients

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