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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream versus Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream .

Last updated on February 02, 2024. Published on February 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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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
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

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

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

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

WaterButylene GlycolPropanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated PolydeceneCetyl EthylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateButyrospermum Parkii ButterNiacinamideVinyl DimethiconeMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilGlyceryl StearatePentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolDiisostearyl MalateEryngium Maritimum Callus Culture FiltrateHydrogenated Vegetable OilPolymethylsilsesquioxaneBeeswax Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateMadecassosideHouttuynia Cordata ExtractIlex Aquifolium Leaf ExtractStreptococcus Thermophilus FermentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAchillea Millefolium OilHydroxyacetophenonePalmitic AcidStearic AcidLavandula Angustifolia OilSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCarbomerXanthan GumTromethamineCaramelCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractDnaMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractAdenosineSorbitan IsostearateAsiaticosideDisodium EDTACentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractHedera Helix ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractTrideceth-10PanthenolAmber PowderSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerinCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilTocopherolCalcium ChlorideMagnesium SulfateAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidCentella Asiatica Extract

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.

1
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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

4
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate 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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

10
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

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)-

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

12
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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Extract

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

15
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.

Learn more about Asiatic Acid

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

16
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.

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

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16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Cream 63 ingredients

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9 months ago · Oily Skin
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Calming Moisture
My favorite product for nights where my skin feels more irritated after exfoliation or treatment serums.

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