Ciracle Red Spot Cica Sulfur Gel Versus Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Ciracle Red Spot Cica Sulfur Gel 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Ciracle Red Spot Cica Sulfur Gel 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Calamine
AbsorbentBentonite
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Licorice Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLeptospermum Petersonii Oil
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Mentha Haplocalix Extract
MaskingMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCitral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Calamine, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Kaolin, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/Licorice Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sulfur, Hydroxyacetophenone, Volcanic Ash, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Asiaticoside, Mentha Haplocalix Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Calamine yet.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurWater. 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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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Ciracle Red Spot Cica Sulfur Gel 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
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