W3ll People Plant Powderfoliant Renewing Charcoal Exfoliating Powder Versus Pacifica Glow Baby Liquid Exfoliator with 5% AHA + BHA
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
W3ll People Plant Powderfoliant Renewing Charcoal Exfoliating Powder 23 ingredients
Pacifica Glow Baby Liquid Exfoliator with 5% AHA + BHA 22 ingredients
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W3ll People Plant Powderfoliant Renewing Charcoal Exfoliating Powder 23 ingredients
Pacifica Glow Baby Liquid Exfoliator with 5% AHA + BHA 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Kaolin
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentPerlite
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Olivate
EmulsifyingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Kaolin, Betaine, Corn Starch Modified, Perlite, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Potassium Olivate, Charcoal Powder, Phenethyl Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Sodium Chloride, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Betaine, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium 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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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