Comparison

Glicointense Peel vs Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub

Name: Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub
Brand: Phebo
Price: 18 USD

Creamy vs Phebo — side by side, no bias.

Creamy

Glicointense Peel

8.6/10exfoliant

Phebo

Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub

7.7/10exfoliant

Our pick

Glicointense Peel

8.6/10 · Creamy

	Glicointense Peel	Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub
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
Skin Types	Oily Combination Acne-Prone	Dry
Targets	Acne Pores Hyperpigmentation Dullness	Dryness Dullness
Pros	+four-acid system — AHA + BHA + PHA + LHA covers every exfoliation pathway +14% glycolic acid — serious clinical concentration +niacinamide buffers irritation and regulates sebum +under $18 — professional-grade peel at pharmacy pricing	+Brazil nut oil (castanha) is one of the richest natural sources of selenium for skin +Physical exfoliation + emollient oils in one step reduces the body-care routine +Granado-heritage formulation pedigree dating back to 1870s Rio pharmacy tradition +Shea butter + vitamin E deliver meaningful post-exfoliation moisture
Cons	−14% glycolic acid is intense — not for beginners −night-use only, strict SPF required next morning −not suitable for sensitive, rosacea-prone, or compromised barrier skin −the multi-acid approach can cause purging in the first 2 weeks	−Physical exfoliant (almond shell powder) may be too aggressive for sensitive skin −Contains SLES — will rinse away some of the emollient benefit −Strong fragrance with several allergens (limonene, linalool, coumarin)
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.

Ingredient Breakdown

Only in Glicointense Peel

Glycolic Acid Salicylic Acid Niacinamide

Only in Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub

Shea Butter Vitamin E (Tocopherol)Glycerin

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Glicointense Peel

Amazonian Castanha Body Scrub

Brand

Creamy

Phebo

Category

exfoliant

Texture

Clear peeling gel

Creamy scrub with walnut shell particles

Finish

Smooth, renewed, clear

Smoothed, softened

Skin Types

Oily Combination Acne-Prone

Dry

Targets

Acne Pores Hyperpigmentation Dullness

Dryness Dullness

Pros

+four-acid system — AHA + BHA + PHA + LHA covers every exfoliation pathway
+14% glycolic acid — serious clinical concentration
+niacinamide buffers irritation and regulates sebum
+under $18 — professional-grade peel at pharmacy pricing

+Brazil nut oil (castanha) is one of the richest natural sources of selenium for skin
+Physical exfoliation + emollient oils in one step reduces the body-care routine
+Granado-heritage formulation pedigree dating back to 1870s Rio pharmacy tradition
+Shea butter + vitamin E deliver meaningful post-exfoliation moisture

Cons

−14% glycolic acid is intense — not for beginners
−night-use only, strict SPF required next morning
−not suitable for sensitive, rosacea-prone, or compromised barrier skin
−the multi-acid approach can cause purging in the first 2 weeks

−Physical exfoliant (almond shell powder) may be too aggressive for sensitive skin
−Contains SLES — will rinse away some of the emollient benefit
−Strong fragrance with several allergens (limonene, linalool, coumarin)

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.