Be The Skin BHA+ Dark Spot Zero Cream Versus Pyunkang Yul Calming Madecasoside Spot Cream
Updated on March 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Be The Skin BHA+ Dark Spot Zero Cream 61 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Calming Madecasoside Spot Cream 51 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Be The Skin BHA+ Dark Spot Zero Cream 61 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Calming Madecasoside Spot Cream 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Salix Alba Bark Water
Astringent
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Salix Alba Bark Water, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Adenosine, Bisabolol, Tranexamic Acid, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Polyglutamic Acid, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Zinc PCA, Ethyl Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Methionine, Cysteine, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Biotin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Serine, Arginine, Parfum
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingShorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Carbomer, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phytosterols, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside 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.
Butylene 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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinMadecassic 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.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMadecassoside 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.
Learn more about MadecassosideTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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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