COSRX Two In One Poreless Power Liquid Versus CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry 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
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Two In One Poreless Power Liquid 18 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COSRX Two In One Poreless Power Liquid 18 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salix Alba Bark Water
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
MaskingMentha Haplocalix Extract
MaskingSalix Alba Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Water, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Arginine, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Mentha Haplocalix Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Disodium EDTA
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Parfum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tranexamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Madecassoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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COSRX Two In One Poreless Power Liquid 18 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
