Dr. Pong MC1 Whitening Drone Melas Clear Serum Versus MizuMi Advance Nio-TXB3 Concentrate Serum
Updated on November 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Pong MC1 Whitening Drone Melas Clear Serum 36 ingredients
MizuMi Advance Nio-TXB3 Concentrate Serum 36 ingredients
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Dr. Pong MC1 Whitening Drone Melas Clear Serum 36 ingredients
MizuMi Advance Nio-TXB3 Concentrate Serum 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantSilanediol Salicylate
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlycogen
HumectantMannitol
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Silanediol Salicylate, Tranexamic Acid, Acetyl Tyrosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Butylene Glycol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycogen, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Arbutin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1, Linolenic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxybutyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer
HumectantGeranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantWater, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Phospholipids, Dipropylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lactic Acid, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Algae Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinBiosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar yet.
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 NiacinamideTranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolXanthan 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 GumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDipropylene 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 GlycolDipotassium 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.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateIngredient Ratings
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