Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator versus Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion .
Published on November 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, 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, oils and sulfates
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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
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion 44 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion 44 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
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion 44 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 • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Oryza Sativa Starch • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Glycerin • Cocamide Mea • Glycol Distearate • Acrylates Copolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Cucumis Sativus Oil • Cinnamomum Camphora Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Citral • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Butylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Cocoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Sulfate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Chloride • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Laureth-2 • EDTA • Disodium EDTA • Trisodium Hedta • Sodium Hydroxide • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 2.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 43.
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.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 HydroxideThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 14.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 40.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 19.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateThe Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 21.
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 21.
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The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion 44 ingredients
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The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator 23 ingredients
Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Microdermabrasion 44 ingredients
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