Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator versus Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator .
Published on June 10, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, 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
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator 29 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Olea Europaea Seed Powder • Acrylates Copolymer • Lauryl Betaine • Glycerin • Propanediol • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Phenethyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Propylene Glycol • Luffa Cylindrica Fruit • Glyceryl Caprylate • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Citric Acid
Water • Solum Fullonum • Kaolin • Glycerin • Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract • Butylene Glycol • Olea Europaea Seed Powder • Pentylene Glycol • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Santalum Album Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Parfum • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olea Europaea Seed Powder is an exfoliant.
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 6.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 9.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 28.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 22.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 12.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 26.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 20.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 23.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 21.
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The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator 29 ingredients
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The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Exfoliator 29 ingredients
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