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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream Versus Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream

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

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Centella Calming Gel Cream
Dermalogy Black Energy Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Tromethamine

Buffering

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Emulsifying

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Charcoal Powder

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Trehalose

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Astringent
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract

Astringent
Fragrance Icon

Inonotus Obliquus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

Astringent

Rhus Semialata Gall Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract

Astringent

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Fagus Sylvatica Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allium Sativum Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Humectant
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Helps reduce irritation Icon

Morus Alba Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Rose Extract

Skin Conditioning

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Skin Conditioning

Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Corthellus Shiitake Extract

Skin Protecting

Piper Nigrum Seed Extract

Refreshing

Porphyra Yezoensis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Fish Extract

Prunus Mume Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Lilium Tigrinum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Astringent

Swiftlet Nest Extract

Skin Conditioning

Honey Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Malva Sylvestris Extract

Astringent

Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Malt Extract

Skin Protecting

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract

Masking

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Cleansing

Acer Saccharum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Jania Rubens Extract

Skin Conditioning

Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract

Masking

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Uncaria Tomentosa Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Emollient

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Coral

Skin Conditioning

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Agaricus Blazei Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract

Antimicrobial

Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract

Skin Conditioning

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract

Masking

Agaricus Bisporus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Thioctic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Yeast Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus

Skin Conditioning

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Astringent

Camellia Japonica Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract

Emollient

Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract

Tonic

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oryza Sativa Extract

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Punica Granatum Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Pearl Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Propolis Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Charcoal Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Trehalose, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Seed Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Rose Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Corthellus Shiitake Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Fish Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Honey Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Malt Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Coral, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Agaricus Bisporus Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Thioctic Acid, Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid, Yeast Ferment Extract, Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Octyldodecanol, Ceramide NP, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pearl Extract, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, 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.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 
Smoothing

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

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.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella 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
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Skin Conditioning

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.

This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

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.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

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.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 53 ratings
Light (19) Absorbs Well (16) Works Well (13)
leigh's avatar

leigh

1 year ago
Review

Not for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This moisturizer absorbs really nicely. I love how it doesn't feel like there's anything on my skin and how it doesn't leave my skin sticky. It's a nice moisturizer. However, for me it makes my nose/ cheek area feel a little tight. Overall I like it and Show more

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Pronicio

1 year ago
Review

I find it's a pretty good moisturizer for very oily skin and leaves the skin quite fresh and reduces redness and irritation quite well. I would personally only use it in the morning before a sunscreen, but not at night, as it's not sufficiently moisturizing for my combination skin.

#great value
#heavy
#absorbs well
#no scent

Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream 159 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) Light Scent (1)
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Brittany Nieto

5 months ago
Review

I really wanted to like this but it broke me and my partner out. Just a few pimples over the course of a few days but neither of usually have issues with acne.

#expensive
#broke me out
#light scent