Cicamed Organic Science Serum AHA Versus Olehenriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Cicamed Organic Science Serum AHA 27 ingredients
Olehenriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel 31 ingredients
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Cicamed Organic Science Serum AHA 27 ingredients
Olehenriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Carbonate
Abrasive
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Levulinate, Calcium Ascorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Anisate, CI 77220, Calcium Carbonate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Benzoate
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 GlycerinVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract comes from the bilberry plant. This plant is native to Eurasia.
Bilberry contains antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Fighting off these molecules can help reduce signs of aging.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract also helps reduce irritation.
Learn more about Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidThis ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.
Similar to hyaluronic acid, sugarcane can attract moisture to your skin.
Glycolic acid is a derivative of sugarcane. While glycolic acid is an AHA with exfoliating properties, sugarcane is not an AHA.
A study from 2021 found the compounds in sugarcane extract to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The study also suggests these compounds can inhibit skin ageing enzymes and promote collagen synthesis.
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract yet.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateSodium Anisate comes from fennel. It is used as a preservative and to add flavoring.
Sodium Anisate has antimicrobial properties.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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