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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam versus The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water .

Last updated on February 27, 2024. Published on July 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCocamidopropyl BetaineOlea Europaea Fruit OilPeg-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPotassium CocoatePotassium Cocoyl GlycinateAcrylates CopolymerPropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolSodium ChlorideParfumSodium HydroxideSodium Cocoyl GlycinateSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino AcidsPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat ProteinStearic AcidCaprylyl GlycolErythritolButylene Glycol Hexylene GlycolPanthenolEthylhexylglycerinCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentTetrasodium EtidronateTetrasodium EDTAHydrogenated LecithinTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLactobacillus Ferment FiltrateDisodium EDTAArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCocos Nucifera OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilLactobacillus/Milk Ferment FiltrateCentella Asiatica ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideFicus Carica Fruit ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower OilRosa Damascena Flower OilBabassuamidopropyl BetaineCeramide NPMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilDipropylene GlycolVitis Vinifera Seed OilSodium Lauroyl GlutamateSodium Cocoyl IsethionateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideDecyl GlucosideLauryl GlucosideC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCoco-GlucosidePhytosphingosineDisodium CocoamphodiacetateAsiaticosideRibes Nigrum Seed OilLauryl HydroxysultaineCoco-BetaineSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateDisodium Laureth SulfosuccinateSodium Cocoyl AlaninateMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 StearatePolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractGlyceryl LaurateCoconut AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractGlyceryl CaprylateTocopherolSodium IsethionateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSodium BenzoatePrunella Vulgaris ExtractFucus Vesiculosus ExtractGlycolipidsDipotassium GlycyrrhizateMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower ExtractChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractNiacinamideSodium SurfactinGlyceryl LinolenateGlyceryl ArachidonatePyridoxineThiamine HclBiotinRetinyl PalmitateFolic AcidCentella Asiatica OilHistidineIsoleucineValineSerineAspartic AcidProlineArginineOrnithineTaurineLeucineGlutamic AcidGlycineMethioninePhenylalanineAlanineCyanocobalaminMenadione

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.

According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).

As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.

Learn more about Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 5.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 23.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 18.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 20.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 30.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 44.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

9
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

MAXCLINIC Cica Biome Oil Foam contains this as ingredient number 70.

The Saem Healing Tea Garden White Tea Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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