Dupes for Rodial Super Acids X-treme After Party Scrub

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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ Polyethylene. emollient; scrub agent; film former; stabilizer; binding agent; thickener

3. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Cetearyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

4. ↑ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

5. ↑ Glycolic Acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment

6. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

7. ↑ Glyceryl Stearate. Glyceryl Stearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing, emulsifying ingredient.

8. ↑ PEG-100 Stearate. a moisturizing emollient & emulsifier

9. ↑ bentonite – clays ( Bentonite ) Highly absorbent; thickens, stabilizes and bulks up a product

10. ↑ Triethanolamine. adjusts pH; emulsifier; surfactant; masking fragrance; buffering agent

11. ↑ Shea Butter. emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

12. ↑ beta hydroxy acid ( Salicylic Acid ) induces exfoliation in oily areas of skin; oil-soluble so can penetrate pores to exfoliate inside; prevents clogged pores; mildly anti-inflammatory; higher concentrations help fade post-acne marks

13. ↑ cleansing/lathering OR emulsifying agents ( Sodium Polyacrylate ) depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better

14. ↑ Corn Starch Modified. Corn Starch Modified is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an absorbing, film forming, moisturizing, viscosity controlling ingredient.

15. ↑ preservatives ( Phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

16. ↑ Benzyl Alcohol. preservative; solvent; fragrance; may cause irritation

17. ↑ Hydrogenated Polydecene. A binding agent that’s a synthetic base oil with a very rich, smooth feel

18. ↑ thickener ( Xanthan Gum ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.

19. ↑ Disodium EDTA. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

20. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopheryl ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

21. ↑ fragrance ( Parfum ) Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

22. ↑ deceth-6. Deceth-6 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

23. ↑ lactobacillus bifidus ( Lactobacillus Ferment ) Lactobacillus bifidus is an anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory in concentrations of 5% or more

24. ↑ Agar. Agar is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an formula binding, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, viscosity controlling ingredient.

25. ↑ Sodium Benzoate. Sodium Benzoate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-corrosive, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, preservative ingredient.