Ducray Melascreen Anti-Spots Concentrate Versus Frudia Citrus Brightening Cream
Updated on February 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ducray Melascreen Anti-Spots Concentrate 12 ingredients
Frudia Citrus Brightening Cream 53 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Ducray Melascreen Anti-Spots Concentrate 12 ingredients
Frudia Citrus Brightening Cream 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycereth-26
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Alcohol, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Arginine, Isohexadecane, Polyquaternium-51, Myristyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lauryl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Propanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mentha Viridis Extract, Phytosterols, Panthenol, Allantoin, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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