Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub versus Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub .
Published on January 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 23 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Body Scrub
Body scrubs help exfoliate the dead skin on your body.
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
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub 34 ingredients
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub 30 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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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
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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
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub 34 ingredients
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub 30 ingredients
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Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub 34 ingredients
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub 30 ingredients
Water • Pumice • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopropyl Palmitate • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Glycerin • Polyquaternium-7 • Steareth-2 • Steareth-21 • Carbomer • Sea Salt • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil • Rosa Moschata Seed Oil • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • CI 15985 • CI 14700 • CI 16035
Water • Pumice • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopropyl Palmitate • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Paraffinum Liquidum • Trideceth-6 • Steareth-2 • Steareth-21 • Carbomer • Behenyl Alcohol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Phenoxyethanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • CI 15985 • CI 16035 • CI 14700
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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 WaterVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pumice is an exfoliant.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Steareth-21.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 25.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 29.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 30.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 26.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholVitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 31.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 32.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 33.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.
Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.
This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.
Learn more about CI 16035Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub contains this as ingredient number 34.
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub 34 ingredients
Vitamins and Sea beauty Monoi Oil & Sea Kelp Exfoliating Face Scrub 30 ingredients
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Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt and Coconut Gentle & Brightening Scrub 34 ingredients
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