MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 Versus MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

We don't have a description for Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate.

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

We don't have a description for Ethylcellulose.

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol.

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.

Centella Asiatica Root Extract can help to reduce redness.

Centella Asiatica Extract (Cica) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.