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What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Dr.Ceuracle AC Cure Solution Green Two 39 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle AC Care Solution Blue One 16 ingredients
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Dr.Ceuracle AC Cure Solution Green Two 39 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle AC Care Solution Blue One 16 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
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Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Potassium Chloride can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.
Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Water, Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aluminum Sulfate, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Serine, Glycine, Copper Gluconate, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Threonine, Proline, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silkworm Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
5 Concerns
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
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.
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Lactic 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.
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Salicylic 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.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Alcohol, Water, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phytosphingosine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Candida Utilis Cell Wall, Glucose, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silkworm Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
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 WaterAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Silkworm Extract.
We don't have a description for Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.
Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.
Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract.
We don't have a description for Cnidium Officinale Root Extract.
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