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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Centellian24 The Madeca Cream versus Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream .

Last updated on September 28, 2023. Published on November 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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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

Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate • Dipropylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cyclohexasiloxane • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Niacinamide • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Centella Asiatica Oil • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ceramide NP • Collagen Amino Acids • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Beeswax • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Panthenol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Jojoba Esters • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Asiatic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Allantoin • Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Laurate • Lauric Acid • Tromethamine • Citric Acid • Glycine • Glutamic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phytosphingosine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Water • Stearyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Limonene • Citronellol • Linalool • Geraniol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
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 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

7
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 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

11
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

12
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

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)-

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Centellian24 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

13
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 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

14
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 The Madeca Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Goodal Apricot Collagen Youth Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

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10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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