Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion versus MediCube Deep Vita C Cream .
Last updated on January 18, 2024. Published on February 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion 43 ingredients
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream 72 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion 43 ingredients
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream 72 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion 43 ingredients
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream 72 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Glyceryl Stearate • Arginine • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glucose • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Trehalose • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Beta-Glucan • Betaine • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Glyceryl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Squalane • Fructooligosaccharides • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Centella Asiatica Extract • Methylpropanediol • Fraxinus Rhynchophylla Extract • Ceramide NP • Cetearyl Glucoside • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Disodium EDTA • Methyl Trimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol
Ascorbic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Squalane • Dipropylene Glycol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Stearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Saccharide Hydrolysate • Bisabolol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Sodium Hydroxide • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Glutathione • Allantoin • Dimethiconol • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate • Tocopherol • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cellulose Gum • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate • Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract • Adenosine • Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Disodium EDTA • Beta-Glucan • T-Butyl Alcohol • Myristyl Alcohol • Sorbitol • Lauryl Alcohol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sucrose Stearate • Beta-Carotene • Hesperidin • Ergothioneine • Ceramide NP • Fructooligosaccharides • Ubiquinone • Pullulan • Indigofera Tinctoria Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about GlycerinAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 69.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 71.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 64.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of glyceryl stearate.
It is an emulsifier, emollient, and a surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Surfactants help gather oils, dirt, and other pollutants from the skin. This helps them to be easily rinsed away.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 42.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolAnua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 44.
MediCube Deep Vita C Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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