Viorica Delicate Exfoliator Versus Dr Zinx Vegan Apricot Bromelain Facial Scrub & Mask Zinc + Thuja (Hinokitiol)
Updated on March 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Viorica Delicate Exfoliator 16 ingredients
Dr Zinx Vegan Apricot Bromelain Facial Scrub & Mask Zinc + Thuja (Hinokitiol) 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Viorica Delicate Exfoliator 16 ingredients
Dr Zinx Vegan Apricot Bromelain Facial Scrub & Mask Zinc + Thuja (Hinokitiol) 24 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentJojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
PEG-9 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Borate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hinokitiol
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Squalene
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hinokitiol, Bromelain, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Squalene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tropolone, Maltodextrin, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterStearic 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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCetearyl 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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumSodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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