Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream versus Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and 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.
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Ingredient Info
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream 63 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream 63 ingredients
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CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream 63 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Carbomer • Parfum • Tromethamine • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Tranexamic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Polyisobutene • Disodium EDTA • Myristic Acid • Madecassoside • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citronellol • Farnesol • Geraniol • Linalool
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Niacinamide • Vinyl Dimethicone • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Diisostearyl Malate • Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Beeswax • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Madecassoside • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Ilex Aquifolium Leaf Extract • Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Achillea Millefolium Oil • Hydroxyacetophenone • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • Caramel • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Dna • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Adenosine • Sorbitan Isostearate • Asiaticoside • Disodium EDTA • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Hedera Helix Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Trideceth-10 • Panthenol • Amber Powder • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Calcium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid • Centella Asiatica Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
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.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TriglycerideCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 64.
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 ButterCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 StearateCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 TromethamineCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 EDTACARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Madecassoside 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 MadecassosideCARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
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My favorite product for nights where my skin feels more irritated after exfoliation or treatment serums.
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