mCaffeine Clear Glow 2% Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Brightening Serum Pads Versus mCaffeine 2% Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, & Matcha Tea Clear Skin Acne Pads
Updated on June 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
mCaffeine Clear Glow 2% Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Brightening Serum Pads 27 ingredients
mCaffeine 2% Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, & Matcha Tea Clear Skin Acne Pads 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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mCaffeine Clear Glow 2% Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Brightening Serum Pads 27 ingredients
mCaffeine 2% Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, & Matcha Tea Clear Skin Acne Pads 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Glutathione, Caffeine, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Hyaluronic Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Trideceth-9, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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