Lion Pair Acne Cream W Versus iUNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream
Updated on September 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Lion Pair Acne Cream W 11 ingredients
iUNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream 43 ingredients
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Lion Pair Acne Cream W 11 ingredients
iUNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream 43 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantGlucuronic Acid
BufferingRhamnose
HumectantCordyceps Militaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantTotarol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Polyisobutene
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Glucuronic Acid, Rhamnose, Cordyceps Militaris Extract, Glucose, Totarol, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Glycolipids, Adenosine, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polyisobutene, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethoxydiglycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTAButylene 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Lion Pair Acne Cream W 11 ingredients
iUNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream 43 ingredients
Reviews
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Lion Pair Acne Cream W 11 ingredients
I have been using this product for 3 months now, since March.
What did this product do?
- when applied directly to spots and emerging breakouts, it immediately reduces their sebum retention and made them stop swelling
- ibroprophen in the product makes swelling from large nasty cysts stop being painful when you touch it within a few hours
- dried out puss and sebum filled spots so they’re Show more
This is the most effective spot treatment I've found.
I waited to try it for a long time as I was put off by the inclusion of fragrance, but I've found it is worth it despite fragrance in the formulation. If your issue with fragrance is just the smell and not any potential sensitization, I don't find this to have any noticeable smell. I do find that if I apply a concentrated dot in the same Show more
iUNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream 43 ingredients
You'll need something stronger for cystic pimples, but this is wonderful for more minor acne.
