Overview
Ulta Brightening Vitamin C Body Scrub falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Sucrose | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Flavor |
| Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Hydrated Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance |
| Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
| Cocamide MEA | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Ascorbic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing,Abrasive,Formula Helper |
| BHT | Synthetic | Antioxidant,Fragrance |
| Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
This ingredient is more commonly known as table sugar or saccharose and is derived from sugar beets or sugar cane. It is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products, as well as a sweetener.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
SLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Naturally occurring
A form of silicone dioxide, the major component of sand, that contains varying amounts of water. It has several purposes but is most commonly used as an abrasive (as an eco-conscious alternative to polyethylene microbeads).