Creamy vs Phebo — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Glicointense Peel
8.6/10 · Creamy
| Glicointense Peel | Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub | |
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| Brand | Creamy | Phebo |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.6/10 ★ | 7.7/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Clear peeling gel | Creamy scrub with walnut shell particles |
| Finish | Smooth, renewed, clear | Smoothed, softened |
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| Verdict | Creamy's hero product — 14% glycolic acid + salicylic acid (BHA) + maltobionic acid (PHA) + LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid) + niacinamide in a clear peeling gel. Four acids covering every exfoliation depth: glycolic for surface resurfacing, salicylic for oil-soluble pore clearance, maltobionic for gentle PHA hydration, and LHA for gradual pore-lining renewal. Niacinamide provides anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating support. This is the product that made Creamy viral on Brazilian skincare TikTok — a professional-caliber multi-acid peel at R$100 (~$18). Night-use only, 2-3 times per week. Non-negotiable SPF the next morning. Dr. Romancini's clinical-formulation philosophy in a single product. | Phebo is Granado's heritage sibling brand — same 19th-century Rio de Janeiro pharmacy roots, same ingredient-first ethos, but positioned as the sensorial, fragrance-forward line. The Amazonian Castanha body scrub pairs Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) seed oil with almond shell physical exfoliant and shea butter in a cream base. Brazil nut oil is exceptionally rich in selenium and omega-6 — the same reason Amazonians have used castanha as a skin conditioner for centuries. A body-care ritual product that's meant to be enjoyed, not just applied. |
