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Formulation Audit · St. Ives · Walnut Shell Powder, Corn Kernel Meal & Sulfoacetate Physical Exfoliating Cream Scrub · $6 USD

Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract)

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Skin Suitability
Keratosis pilaris body zones, rough elbows, knees and heels (avoid on facial acne, rosacea, compromised barriers or retinoid-treated skin)
Chemical Equivalent
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (~$66 — ultra-fine rice bran enzyme powder for face) or First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub (~$30)
Molecular Incompatibilities
Facial retinoids, AHA/BHA chemical exfoliants or active inflammatory acne (coarse Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder mechanically abrades inflamed follicles) · Lanolin or comedogenic ester sensitivity on facial skin (contains Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate and Glyceryl Stearate SE)
Creator Hype
88/100
Buyer Efficacy
68/100

Section V · Regimen Clash Check

Will Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract) Clash With Your Routine?

Add the rest of your routine after St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract) and run the check — it cross-examines retinoids, acids, vitamin C, spicules and occlusives, privately in your browser.

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Empirical Buyer Synthesis

What Buyers Actually Report

[r/SkincareAddiction] [r/30PlusSkinCare]: Polarizing physical scrub built on high-load Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#2) and Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal (#6) in a Cetearyl Alcohol + Glycerin cream base with sulfate-free Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate—dermatology threads strongly advise against facial use on active acne or thin barrier skin due to angular walnut grit, while praising it as an inexpensive body/foot callous scrub.

Verbatim INCI Composition

Full Ingredient List

Water (Aqua), Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Source: inkeedecoder.com. Check the pack — formulas change.

Section V · Compare

Compare Against Peer Formulations

Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract) beside the closest formulations in the index — same active family first, then the nearest related one — with a routine-conflict and washout summary.

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Field Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract) worth it?

Beauty.net verdict: Overhyped Paid PR. Creator hype 88/100 against buyer efficacy 68/100. [r/SkincareAddiction] [r/30PlusSkinCare]: Polarizing physical scrub built on high-load Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#2) and Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal (#6) in a Cetearyl Alcohol + Glycerin cream base with sulfate-free Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate—dermatology threads strongly advise against facial use on active acne or thin barrier skin due to angular walnut grit, while praising it as an inexpensive body/foot callous scrub. Best for: Keratosis pilaris body zones, rough elbows, knees and heels (avoid on facial acne, rosacea, compromised barriers or retinoid-treated skin).

What should I not mix with St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract)?

Facial retinoids, AHA/BHA chemical exfoliants or active inflammatory acne (coarse Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder mechanically abrades inflamed follicles) Lanolin or comedogenic ester sensitivity on facial skin (contains Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate and Glyceryl Stearate SE) Run your full routine through the Regimen Clash Check to catch other conflicts.

What is a cheaper dupe or chemical equivalent for St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub (Juglans Regia Walnut Shell Powder + Zea Mays Corn Kernel Meal + Glycerin + Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate + Apricot Extract)?

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (~$66 — ultra-fine rice bran enzyme powder for face) or First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub (~$30) Compare the INCI lists — a shared hero active matters more than the brand.