3
Shared Ingredients
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser vs Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9%
Comparing SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser versus Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
24
Unique to SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser
15
Unique to Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9%
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser has 24 unique ingredients while Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% has 15.
Skin Safety Profile
8%
Comedogenic
13 rated
88%
Safe
25 rated
40%
Irritant
25 rated
Based on 25 rated ingredient s
8%
Comedogenic
12 rated
76%
Safe
17 rated
29%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser
Coco-GlucosideCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCSIRGlycerinCSIRSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRPhytic AcidCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRDipropylene GlycolCSIRCoconut AcidCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRSalicylic AcidCSIRChlorphenesinCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRBoswellia Serrata GumCSIRCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilCSIRCitralCSIRCitric AcidCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRTocopherolCSIRAloe Vera leaf juiceCSIRVitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9%
SilicaCSIRHydrogenated Jojoba OilCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRAmmonium Lauryl SulfateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRParaffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oilCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCSIRGlycineCSIRSodium HydroxymethylglycinateCSIRXanthan GumCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCSIRMineral OilCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkinCeuticals Glycolic Cleanser better than Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% for sensitive skin?
By comparing Glycolic Cleanser and Glycolic Scrub 9% 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, Glycolic Cleanser or Glycolic Scrub 9%, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Glycolic Cleanser and Glycolic Scrub 9%. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Glycolic Cleanser and Glycolic Scrub 9% share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Glycolic Cleanser or Glycolic Scrub 9%.
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