Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream Versus Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel
Updated on June 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream 50 ingredients
Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel 26 ingredients
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Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream 50 ingredients
Differin Resurfacing Scar Gel 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone 2%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlanine
MaskingArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingGlucose
HumectantGlutamic Acid
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingValine
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
HumectantHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingDimethicone 2%, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Parfum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-400, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alanine, Arginine Hcl, Aspartic Acid, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Leucine, Lysine Hcl, Mannitol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Valine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Dextran
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Ethoxydiglycol, Bakuchiol, Dextran, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Madecassic Acid, Tripeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWater. 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 WaterTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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