Holika Holika Gold Kiwi Vita C+ Brightening Toner Pads Versus Mediheal Vitamide Brightening Pad
Updated on February 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, Vitamin C 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Holika Holika Gold Kiwi Vita C+ Brightening Toner Pads 40 ingredients
Mediheal Vitamide Brightening Pad 35 ingredients
About this product
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Holika Holika Gold Kiwi Vita C+ Brightening Toner Pads 40 ingredients
Mediheal Vitamide Brightening Pad 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carnitine
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Menadione
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Carnitine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Ectoin, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Lactobionic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Arbutin, Bioflavonoids, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Glutathione, Menadione, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl Acetate, 4-Butylresorcinol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingThiamine Hcl
MaskingCitronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Riboflavin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menadione, Thiamine Hcl, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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 GlycolNiacinamide 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.
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 preservatives
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThiamine Hcl is Vitamin B1. The HCL stands for hydrochloride. Thiamine HCL is created using thiamine chloride and hydrochloric acid.
Our bodies use Thiamine HCL for aerobic metabolism, cell growth, and transmission of nerve impulses.
Learn more about Vitamin B in skincare:
Learn more about Thiamine HclSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateWe don't have a description for Menadione yet.
Riboflavin is Vitamin B2. Our bodies use riboflavin in the creation of skin, digestive tract lining, and blood cells.
Riboflavin is naturally found in Royal Jelly.
Foods rich in riboflavin include eggs, milk, organ meat, cheese, and yogurt.
Learn more about other types of Vitamin B:
Learn more about RiboflavinTocopheryl 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 AcetateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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Holika Holika Gold Kiwi Vita C+ Brightening Toner Pads 40 ingredients
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Holika Holika Gold Kiwi Vita C+ Brightening Toner Pads 40 ingredients
I really like this in the morning and in the afternoon as a refresher. Leaves my face brighter and feels nice and even.
Mediheal Vitamide Brightening Pad 35 ingredients
This one works at removing dark spots, but it has to be consistent. My skin typically tastes months, plural, before marks lighten up. This one managed to make a scar mark disappear within a month. A small one, yes, but given everything I've tried, that's pretty promising.
Now that I've gotten more marks, it's time to see how well it works at eliminating them. Second round!
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