APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Instant Calming Serum Pads Versus Biodance Sea Kelp Gel Toner Pads
Updated on March 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Instant Calming Serum Pads 36 ingredients
Biodance Sea Kelp Gel Toner Pads 22 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 Instant Calming Serum Pads 36 ingredients
Biodance Sea Kelp Gel Toner Pads 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Adenosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cyclodextrin, Madecassoside, Beta-Carotene
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ficus Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Roe Extract
HumectantJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus, Sea Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ficus Indica Leaf Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Roe Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Sea Salt Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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 WaterButylene 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 Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
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APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Instant Calming Serum Pads 36 ingredients
Biodance Sea Kelp Gel Toner Pads 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Instant Calming Serum Pads 36 ingredients
Biodance Sea Kelp Gel Toner Pads 22 ingredients
Really blotted oil on my skin and improve pores but not sure if it does not trigger acne.
