Comparison between Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub vs. Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi Exfoliating Polish

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 6
Components only in Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub 34
Uniqueness: 85.0%
Components only in Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi Exfoliating Polish 21
Uniqueness: 77.8%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
PEG-8
2
Glycerin
2
Sodium Bicarbonate
3
Diatomaceous Earth
3
Magnesium Oxide
4
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
4
Ethoxydiglycol
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Glycerin
6
Behenyl Alcohol
6
Butylene Glycol
7
Kaolin
7
Oleth-20
8
Niacinamide
8
Trihydroxystearin
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Pore Refining Scrub:
Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Tones up skin, Anti dandruff, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Exfoliating Polish:
Protection, Hair protection
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
16 out of 40
40%
chemical
21 out of 40
53%
natural
5 out of 27
19%
chemical
17 out of 27
63%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Palmitic Acid#13Allantoin#27Tocopherol#38Alcohol Denatured#34
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#12Allantoin#27Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#30Glyceryl Stearate SE#15Stearic Acid#18Myristic Acid#35
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Allantoin#27Salicylic Acid#12Citric Acid#25Limonene#39
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Butylene Glycol#6Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#20Phospholipids#25
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#14Limonene#17Linalool#18

Detailed view

Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub vs. Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi Exfoliating Polish
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1PEG-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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