Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule Versus Dr.Ceuracle 5α Control Clearing Serum in Emulsion
Updated on June 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule 20 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle 5α Control Clearing Serum in Emulsion 43 ingredients
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Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule 20 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle 5α Control Clearing Serum in Emulsion 43 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ether
SolventHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Ether, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Arginine, Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Spent Grain Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Tamarindus Indica Fruit/Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sucrose Stearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Sarcosine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Spent Grain Wax, Sucrose Cocoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Carbomer, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Tamarindus Indica Fruit/Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-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
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCarbomer 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.
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 WaterDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
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.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
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Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule 20 ingredients
Dr.Ceuracle 5α Control Clearing Serum in Emulsion 43 ingredients
