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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 versus MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream .

Last updated on October 05, 2023. Published on July 02, 2023

Overview

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 parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterCentella Asiatica Leaf WaterIsononyl IsononanoateCyclopentasiloxaneButylene GlycolDimethiconePhenyl TrimethiconeMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerBeeswaxGlycerinDiethylhexyl CarbonatePolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateNiacinamidePolymethylsilsesquioxaneCyclohexasiloxanePanthenolDiglycerinCI 77492Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateIsododecane Ethylene/Methacrylate CopolymerCetearyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateAluminum HydroxideStearic AcidDisteardimonium HectoriteAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate CopolymerSclerotium GumSodium BenzoateAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerHydrogen DimethiconeChromium Oxide GreensTriethyl CitratePotassium SorbateFragaria Vesca Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTABHTAlcoholAsiaticosideAdenosineTriethoxycaprylylsilaneLavandula Angustifolia OilBoron NitrideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidCitrus Grandis Peel OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil1,2-HexanediolAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilHouttuynia Cordata ExtractPropanediolCentella Asiatica ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractPolysorbate 20Aniba Rosodora Wood OilSodium GlycerophosphateSelaginella Lepidophylla ExtractPotassium Magnesium AspartateCitric AcidCalcium GluconateMadecassosideGlycineCentella Asiatica Meristem Cell CultureXanthan GumTitanium DioxideZinc Oxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

10
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

12
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 40.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 42.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Loved

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.

As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 45.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.

Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.

Learn more about Madecassic Acid

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 46.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

18
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 49.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, 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 Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic 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 Extract

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 53.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

Learn more about Madecassoside

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 65.

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

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30% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 69 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 8 ratings
Expensive (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Light Scent (1) No Scent (1) Sticky (1)
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Cleopatra_636

1 year ago · Oily Skin
Review

Excellent substitute for BB cream
Great substitute for BB cream if you are fair skinned and want daily coverage of redness or discolouration....

Excellent substitute for BB cream
Great substitute for BB cream if you are fair skinned and want daily coverage of redness or discolouration. Doesn't have the same coverage as foundation, but it has the same consistency. Great for a day at the beach.

Causes breakouts for me. Very oily and makes my face shiny. Feels very heavy on the skin, and after 4-5 hours makes my skin feel saturated. I like to use this only when I am going to wash it off in 2-3 hours.

Heavily fragranced exactly like the other Cicapair products. I like the smell, but it's strong, so if you have sensitivities to fragrance/perfume, it's off-putting.

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hhandy513

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

It's fine
I use this after my skincare routine as a primer or standalone if I don't want to put on foundation. I like that it has a physical SPF...

It's fine
I use this after my skincare routine as a primer or standalone if I don't want to put on foundation. I like that it has a physical SPF and it lessens my redness but it separates easily and has fragrance, so I probably won't repurchase

MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream 51 ingredients

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