Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream Versus Dr.G Red Blemish Cica-S Cream 2X
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream 56 ingredients
Dr.G Red Blemish Cica-S Cream 2X 48 ingredients
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Dr.G Royal Black Snail Cream 56 ingredients
Dr.G Red Blemish Cica-S Cream 2X 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHexylglycerin
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSucrose
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Phytic Acid
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glucose
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningZymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Beeswax, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Honey Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycosyl Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Vinyldimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Caramel, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sucrose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pearl Powder, Phytic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Maltodextrin, Myristic Acid, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingVinyldimethicone
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientRaffinose
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventEpigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Vinyldimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, PCA Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Madecassoside, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Raffinose, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Disodium EDTA, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica 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 WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinNiacinamide 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 Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Vinyldimethicone is a type of silicone.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateButylene 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractIngredient Ratings
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