Cicamed ASD Active Moisturizer Versus Cicamed ASD Active Cleansing Gel
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Cicamed ASD Active Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Cicamed ASD Active Cleansing Gel 22 ingredients
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Cicamed ASD Active Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Cicamed ASD Active Cleansing Gel 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium PCA
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylcellulose
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecyl Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Allantoin, Zinc Sulfate, Retinyl Palmitate, Beta-Glucan, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Polysorbate 60, Alcohol Denat., Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder comes from the aloe plant.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness.
Aloe leaves are also great moisturizers. They are naturally rich in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugars. Polysaccharides are able to mimic the carbs found in the top layer of your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed is a fragrance and is an oil.
Juniperus Virginiana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits and leaves of the Red Cedar tree. This tree is native to North America.
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil is an oil.
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil is a fragrance and is an oil. It can cause irritation.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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