CARE:NEL Niacinamide Zinc Serum Versus The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Serum N7 Fight Pimples & Fade Dark Spots
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
CARE:NEL Niacinamide Zinc Serum 14 ingredients
The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Serum N7 Fight Pimples & Fade Dark Spots 27 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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CARE:NEL Niacinamide Zinc Serum 14 ingredients
The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Serum N7 Fight Pimples & Fade Dark Spots 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ferulic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Zinc PCA, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tromethamine
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 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 NiacinamidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolZinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.
It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.
Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!
Learn more about Zinc PCAEthoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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