APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence Versus MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence versus MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 .

Published on October 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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 parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Essence South Korean Brand

Toner South Korean Brand

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence 25 ingredients

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 46 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence 25 ingredients

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 46 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (4)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence 25 ingredients

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 46 ingredients

Methylpropanediol • Tromethamine • Lactic Acid • Alcohol Denat. • 1,2-Hexanediol • Panthenol • Glycereth-26 • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Betaine • Trehalose • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Allantoin • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Betaine Salicylate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Ethyl Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract • Lactobacillus • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Methylpropanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Betaine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract.

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 45.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

What it does: Tonic

Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract.

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 43.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 44.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

What it does: Astringent

Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract.

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 42.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tromethamine

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine

APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.

MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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