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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max versus ISOI Blemish Care Serum .

Last updated on April 24, 2024. Published on October 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C (6)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (11)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (7)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (11)
Dark Spots (11)
Scar Healing (8)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (8)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Centella Asiatica ExtractDipropylene GlycolSqualaneNiacinamideWaterMethylpropanediolCeteareth-20Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract1,2-HexanediolPhenyl TrimethiconePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateStellaria Media ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractEriobotrya Japonica Leaf ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractSaururus Chinensis ExtractMentha Viridis Extract Ficus Carica Fruit ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium HyaluronateRosa Damascena Flower WaterRosa Damascena Flower OilBisabololTranexamic AcidMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidLactobacillus FermentMelatoninAdenosineMadecassosideRice Ferment Filtrate3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidAscorbic AcidHyaluronic AcidAlpha-ArbutinGlutathioneHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidThioctic AcidAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateFerulic AcidAscorbyl GlucosideMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateCamellia Sinensis Leaf WaterHydrogenated LecithinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLavandula Angustifolia OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilJuniperus Mexicana OilPropanediolGlycerinGlyceryl Stearate SeButylene GlycolDiphenyl DimethiconeTriethylhexanoinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethaminePolyquaternium-51DimethiconeHydrogenated PolyisobutenePolyglyceryl-10 MyristateTocopheryl AcetateGlycosyl TrehaloseSodium PhytateHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateIsononyl IsononanoatePolyglyceryl-10 StearateRaffinoseBiosaccharide Gum-1Disodium EDTACetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidButyrospermum Parkii ButterPolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateLecithinDecyl GlucosideBeta-GlucanInulin Lauryl CarbamateDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateCeramide NPZinc PCARetinyl PalmitateRiboflavinMenadioneBiotinCyanocobalaminSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateThiamine HclPanthenolCalcium PantothenateFolic AcidPyridoxineParfumHydroxyacetophenonePentylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolCitronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

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 Extract

Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 1.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 5.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 9.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract.

Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 25.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Liked

Rosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.

The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

The fragrance of Rosa Damascena Flower Water may be used for masking. Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

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Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 29.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.

Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content. The petals of the Damask Rose have shown to have soothing effects on skin.

Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.

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Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 30.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 63.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
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.

Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 65.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 102.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

10
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Centellian24 Expert Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Max contains this as ingredient number 110.

ISOI Blemish Care Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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54% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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