4
Shared Ingredients
Paula's Choice The UnScrub vs SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
Comparing Paula's Choice The UnScrub versus SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
18
Unique to Paula's Choice The UnScrub
11
Unique to SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
Paula's Choice The UnScrub has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Paula's Choice The UnScrub scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 4 ingredients in common. Paula's Choice The UnScrub has 18 unique ingredients while SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub has 11.
Skin Safety Profile
8%
Comedogenic
12 rated
100%
Safe
21 rated
11%
Irritant
19 rated
Based on 21 rated ingredient s
13%
Comedogenic
8 rated
100%
Safe
15 rated
40%
Irritant
15 rated
Based on 15 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
The UnScrub Benefits
✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types!May cause irritation for some skin types!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types✓Reduces Irritation✓Reduces Large Pores
Micro-Exfoliating Scrub Benefits
!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (4)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Paula's Choice The UnScrub
Jojoba EstersCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRPeg-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearateCSIRMethyl Glucose SesquistearateCSIRDecyl GlucosideCSIRPpg-20 Methyl Glucose EtherCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRStearyl AlcoholCSIRPolyacrylamideCSIRSolanum Tuberosum Peel ExtractCSIRChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCSIRCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractCSIRXanthan GumCSIRC13-14 IsoparaffinCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRCitric AcidCSIRLaureth-7CSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paula's Choice The UnScrub better than SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub for sensitive skin?
By comparing The UnScrub and Micro-Exfoliating Scrub 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, The UnScrub or Micro-Exfoliating Scrub, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both The UnScrub and Micro-Exfoliating Scrub. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do The UnScrub and Micro-Exfoliating Scrub share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either The UnScrub or Micro-Exfoliating Scrub.
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