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Celimax Cica Serum Versus Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner

Serum
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cica Serum
The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyethyl Urea comes from urea. It is a great moisturizer and often compared to glycerin.

The manufacturer claims hydroxyethyl urea is not sticky or tacky, so no modifier ingredients are needed to adjust how it feels on skin.

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

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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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.

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Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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When to use

86 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
97% use every day
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60 Routines
52% use in am
45% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Celimax Cica Serum 39 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2)
sirilakinunchot's avatar

Shewava In

1 day ago
Review

This became my safe-zone product right after the second use. It’s a solid calming serum with simple but effective ingredients—really helped soothe my irritation.

Lightweight, absorbs like water, and it’s fungal acne safe too!

The 5% niacinamide didn’t do much for my dark spots, but it definitely helped reduce redness and PIE. Highly recommend.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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furessa montgomery

18 days ago
Review

this is literally the best serum i’ve ever used, my redness disappeared, also today i got a tiny whitehead on my chin, i applied this serum and after like 7 hours it was gone…… (also i used tiam vita toner and purito oat in cream) im literally in shock how is this product unpopular on tiktok but we are still forcing anua and axis-y products… highly recommend this for someone who needs moisturising Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#works well

Celimax The Real Noni Moisture Balancing Toner 34 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Light (2) Expensive (2) Absorbs Well (2)
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ssstaceee

11 months ago
Review

Celimax knew what they were doing when they released this 😝 my skin eats this up like it's her last meal, very light and absorbs quite quickly ! this and the noni ampoule from the same brand are a power duo oh em geezers but it is a on the expensive side 🧍🏻‍♀️other than that it's one of the best toners i've ever used

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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icarusluv

4 hours ago
Review

It's not as hydrating as I could expect, but it definitely balances skin after cleansing, without feeling over/underwhelming. It helps my redness and acne a lot and so quickly, too.
This + the noni ampoule is so soothing that no matter the price it will definitely stay in my routine! ❣️

#expensive
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent