May Island 7 Days Secret Vita Plus-10 Cream Versus COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
May Island 7 Days Secret Vita Plus-10 Cream 53 ingredients
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum 21 ingredients
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May Island 7 Days Secret Vita Plus-10 Cream 53 ingredients
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAnanas Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Astaxanthin
Skin ConditioningFullerenes
AntimicrobialFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Water, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Glutathione, Astaxanthin, Fullerenes, Ferulic Acid, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Beeswax, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Pvp, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Water, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolButylene 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about Allantoin1,2-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
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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May Island 7 Days Secret Vita Plus-10 Cream 53 ingredients
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum 21 ingredients
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May Island 7 Days Secret Vita Plus-10 Cream 53 ingredients
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum 21 ingredients
Really love this serum. It's super calming and hydrating for my dry-sensitive skin. I recently had a reaction to a dermaplaning and this serum along with the pads were the only thing that truly calmed my skin. Highly recommended
Literally does nothing for soothing, not too hydrating either. Save your money
