Billie Exfoliate Buffing Body Wash
by Billie · body_care
Editor's Take
Pumice and Glycolic Acid deliver real exfoliation, but the synthetic polymer suspension system and strong sulfonate surfactant base push this firmly into conventional drugstore chemistry.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 5.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a competent dual-action exfoliator that pairs mechanical pumice with Glycolic Acid to address texture and dullness. The formula does what it promises; buffing and chemical exfoliation in one pass; and the acrylate suspension system keeps the pumice evenly distributed. The trade-off is the base: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleanser that can strip sensitive skin, and the formula leans heavily on synthetic polymers and undisclosed fragrance. Worth it for normal-to-oily skin seeking effective exfoliation at a drugstore price point, less ideal for dry or reactive types who need a gentler base.
Full INCI list
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Pumice, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-7, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglyc- erin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate. 134011