ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum Versus Zymogen Fermented Soybean Firming Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
Zymogen Fermented Soybean Firming Serum 25 ingredients
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
Zymogen Fermented Soybean Firming Serum 25 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Arginine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Malt Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningRhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Levan
Skin ProtectingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Allantoin, Yeast Ferment Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Levan, Beta-Glucan
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 WaterButylene 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineGlycerin 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 GlycerinCentella 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 ExtractIngredient Ratings
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
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ma:nyo Our Vegan Heartleaf 98 Cica Serum 19 ingredients
Updated review. I still think it doesn't calm my skin as much as other ampules like Skin1004. But as it is more watery I can use it in a spray bottle and I am enjoying it before led mask o in the middle of the day.
It's alright - not as calming as I thought and do not really notice a difference. Could be causing me mini breakouts around chin as well.
