Defend Gentle Exfoliator
Exfoliant
Updated 4w ago

Defend Gentle Exfoliator

Nuria
11Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
55% Natural45% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 2.8 — Effective
2.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 2.8: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

55% natural45% synthetic
6 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 11 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural and 45% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (12)

solvent2:Water, Dipropylene Glycol
group of stereoisomers2:Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid
fragrance2:Dipropylene Glycol, Fragrance

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.