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Clinique Exfoliating Scrub vs Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser

Comparing Clinique Exfoliating Scrub versus Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.

Comparison Overview

Exfoliating Scrub

Product 1

Clinique Exfoliating Scrub

vs
Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser

Product 2

Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser

9

Shared Ingredients

49

Unique to Clinique Exfoliating Scrub

27

Unique to Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser

Clinique Exfoliating Scrub has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Clinique Exfoliating Scrub scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 9 ingredients in common. Clinique Exfoliating Scrub has 49 unique ingredients while Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser has 27.

Skin Safety Profile

Product Benefits & Effects

✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely

Exfoliating Scrub Benefits

!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Redness Reducing!May Worsen Rosacea!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Improves skin texture✓Has skin-brightening properties✓Reduces dark spots

Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser Benefits

!May Worsen Eczema✓Reduces Large Pores✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types

Ingredient Analysis Matrix

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C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
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Ingredients — Unique to Clinique Exfoliating Scrub

Glyceryl StearateCSIRPolyethyleneCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRDisodium CocoamphodiacetateCSIRDisodium Oleamido Mipa-SulfosuccinateCSIRMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCSIRMentholCSIRStearamidoethyl DiethylamineCSIROleamide MipaCSIRTrisodium SulfosuccinateCSIRMethylisothiazolinoneCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIREthylhexyl SalicylateCSIRMethyl TrimethiconeCSIRHomosalateCSIRBenzophenone-3CSIRButyloctyl SalicylateCSIRNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateCSIRButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIROctocryleneCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRDipentaerythrityl Tri-PolyhydroxystearateCSIRLauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCSIRDimethiconeCSIRLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinCSIRRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractCSIRPerilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractCSIRPlankton ExtractCSIRPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCSIRStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerCSIRC30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma CopolymerCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRVp/Eicosene CopolymerCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCSIRPeg-8 LaurateCSIRSodium RnaCSIRLecithinCSIRPropyl GallateCSIRArginine FerulateCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateCSIRStearic AcidCSIRXanthan GumCSIRNordihydroguaiaretic AcidCSIRMicaCSIRSodium DehydroacetateCSIR
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Ingredients — Unique to Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser

GlycerinCSIRSodium Laureth SulfateCSIRAcrylates CopolymerCSIRLauramidopropyl BetaineCSIRCocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCSIRCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractCSIRBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractCSIRLaminaria Saccharina ExtractCSIRPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1CSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRAcetyl GlucosamineCSIRSodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRDisodium Cocoyl GlutamateCSIRCitric AcidCSIRSodium Cocoyl GlutamateCSIRLaureth-2CSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCarbomerCSIRMonosodium CitrateCSIREDTACSIRBHACSIRCi 15510CSIRCi 19140CSIRCi 14700CSIR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinique Exfoliating Scrub better than Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser for sensitive skin?

By comparing Exfoliating Scrub and Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.

Which product, Exfoliating Scrub or Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser, is safer for acne-prone skin?

The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Exfoliating Scrub and Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.

Do Exfoliating Scrub and Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser share any ingredients?

Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Exfoliating Scrub or Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser.

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