Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream versus MediCube Red Cream .
Last updated on December 27, 2023. Published on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract 40.4% • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 7.76% • Centella Asiatica Root Extract 7.76% • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Water • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Vinyl Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Panthenol • Dimethiconol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Tromethamine • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Cetearyl Olivate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Phytate • Madecassoside • Dipropylene Glycol • Bacillus Ferment • Tocopherol • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid
Cream • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Niacinamide • Methylpropanediol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dimethicone • Dimethyl Sulfone • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Palmitic Acid • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Stearic Acid • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Allantoin • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Salicylic Acid • O-Cymen-5-Ol • 4-Terpineol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Zinc PCA • Adenosine • Butylene Glycol • Colloidal Sulfur • Disodium EDTA • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Myristyl Alcohol • Glucose • Coptis Japonica Extract • Tocopherol • Lauryl Alcohol • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Oleic Acid • Limonene • Troxerutin • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Decyl Glucoside • Levulinic Acid • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Geraniol • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract • Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract • Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract • Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract • Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment • Hydroxycinnamic Acid • Rutin
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Ingredients Explained
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractDr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 GlycerinDr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideDr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineDr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolDr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
leigh
Great for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks....
Great for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
It absorbs nicely into my skin and doesn't leave a sticky layer. I think it provides a good amount of moisture for my combo skin. It also reduces the redness in my cheeks. I was in between this and the iunik smoothing gel moisturizer and I think I like this one better. Dr. G provides me with more moisture. I also love that it comes in a tube. I dont really like skincare in jars. This product gives me enough moisture in my dry u zone and in my oily t zone without making my t zone too sticky or overdone.
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
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