iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Versus iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturiser Acne Plus
Updated on July 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer 27 ingredients
iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturiser Acne Plus 32 ingredients
About this product
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iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer 27 ingredients
iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturiser Acne Plus 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Benzyl Glycol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Betaine, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Benzyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Raspberry Ketone, Parfum, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Madecassoside, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Asiaticoside, CI 19140, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, CI 42090
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 WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin 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 GlycerinCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Limonene 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 LimoneneCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer 27 ingredients
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iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Has a nice texture but did not feel moisturizing enough and it gave me closed comedones.
