4
Shared Ingredients
Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% vs Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4%
Comparing Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% versus Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4% — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
14
Unique to Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9%
18
Unique to Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4%
Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4% 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 4 ingredients in common. Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% has 14 unique ingredients while Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4% has 18.
Skin Safety Profile
8%
Comedogenic
12 rated
76%
Safe
17 rated
29%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
8%
Comedogenic
13 rated
86%
Safe
21 rated
37%
Irritant
19 rated
Based on 21 rated ingredient s
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 Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9%
SilicaCSIRGlycolic AcidCSIRHydrogenated Jojoba OilCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRParaffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oilCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCSIRGlycineCSIRSodium HydroxymethylglycinateCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCSIRMineral OilCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4%
GlycerinCSIRLactic AcidCSIRDecyl GlucosideCSIRArginineCSIRTocopherolCSIRPanthenolCSIRLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractCSIRAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractCSIRChondrus Crispus ExtractCSIRRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractCSIRGlycine Soja OilCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRParfumCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRAlcoholCSIRVitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 9% better than Skinstitut L Lactic Cleanser 4% for sensitive skin?
By comparing Glycolic Scrub 9% and L Lactic Cleanser 4% 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 Scrub 9% or L Lactic Cleanser 4%, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Glycolic Scrub 9% and L Lactic Cleanser 4%. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Glycolic Scrub 9% and L Lactic Cleanser 4% share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Glycolic Scrub 9% or L Lactic Cleanser 4%.
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