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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator versus The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask .

Published on November 11, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Exfoliator British Brand United Kingdom
Exfoliator British Brand United Kingdom

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.

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

Vitamin C
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (5)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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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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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

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.

The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 15.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

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.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 25.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 26.

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

12% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator 26 ingredients

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The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask 30 ingredients

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Drying (1) Irritating (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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Valerija

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Way to harsh to be used on my face, has a strong scent and gives a cooling sensation. I've been using it on my body in the shower instead and it...

Way to harsh to be used on my face, has a strong scent and gives a cooling sensation. I've been using it on my body in the shower instead and it does work for exfoliation. Will not repurchase it as there are much better body exfoliators out there.

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