APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Clearing Solution Versus Danne Montegue-King (DMK) Acu Klear
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, niacinamide and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Clearing Solution 49 ingredients
Danne Montegue-King (DMK) Acu Klear 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Clearing Solution 49 ingredients
Danne Montegue-King (DMK) Acu Klear 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citrus Species Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Pimpinella Anisum Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Zinc Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tromethamine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitol, Citrus Species Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Pimpinella Anisum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Beta-Carotene, Myristyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Krameria Triandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Steareth-21
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Azelamide Mea
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Steareth-21, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Steareth-2, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Azelamide Mea, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Gluconolactone, Disodium EDTA, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidDisodium 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 EDTAThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideIngredient Ratings
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APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Clearing Solution 49 ingredients
Danne Montegue-King (DMK) Acu Klear 25 ingredients
