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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub versus Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea .

Last updated on January 26, 2024. Published on February 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body scrubs. 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 dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Body Scrub British Brand United Kingdom
Body Scrub American Brand United States

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

Body Scrub

Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.

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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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent

Hydrated Silica is a type of silicon dioxide. It is called 'hydrated silica' because it is silica with extra bonded water atoms.

It is an absorbent and abrasive, meaning it is exfoliating.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied.

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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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.

Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate & Shea contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

7% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub 14 ingredients

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Dove Exfoliating Body Polish 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Great Value (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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Rheanne

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

love it! generally gets rid of my bumps pretty fast and leaves my skin feeling really soft.

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