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A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream 2x Versus Cosmed 4C Cica Cream

General Moisturizer

Korean Brand

Turkish Brand

Updated on January 02, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream 2x 31 ingredients

Cosmed 4C Cica Cream 33 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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A'Pieu Madecassoside Cream 2x 31 ingredients

Cosmed 4C Cica Cream 33 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Madecassoside Cream 2x

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Water

Glycerin

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Phenyl Trimethicone

Propanediol

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Cyclohexasiloxane

Niacinamide

Pentylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Sodium Chloride

Hydroxyacetophenone

Madecassoside

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

Masking

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Masking

Juniperus Mexicana Oil

Masking

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Madecassic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Limonene

Citral

Geraniol

4C Cica Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Dimethicone

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Soybean Glycerides

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables

Skin Conditioning

Vegetable Oil

Skin Conditioning

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

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Physalis Angulata Extract

Benzyl Alcohol

Sodium Polyacrylate

Saccharide Isomerate

Madecassoside

Tocopheryl Acetate

Bisabolol

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Stearic Acid

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Asiaticoside

Antioxidant

Madecassic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Asiatic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Zinc Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract

Dehydroacetic Acid

Citric Acid

Sodium Citrate

Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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.

Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Madecassic Acid

Skin Conditioning

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

It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.

Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.

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Madecassoside

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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