iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum Versus One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum
Updated on January 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Water, Betaine, Allantoin, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Centella Asiatica Extract 74%
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract 74%, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
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 GlycolCentella 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 ExtractDipotassium 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 GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractWater. 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!
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iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum 32 ingredients
One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
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