MEDI-PEEL Cica Antio Cream Versus Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Cica Antio Cream 84 ingredients
Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream 36 ingredients
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MEDI-PEEL Cica Antio Cream 84 ingredients
Dr. Different Cica Metal Cream 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mannan
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Usnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Betaine, Sorbitan Stearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Adenosine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Beta-Glucan, Squalane, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Fructan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Mannan, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citric Acid, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Vegetable Oil, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, Madecassoside, Carbomer, Behenic Acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Myristic Acid, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Copper 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.
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer 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.
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 DimethiconeCaprylyl 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 GlycolCentella 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.
Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!
This ingredient helps with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.
On top of all this, Copper Tripeptide-1 is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.
More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1Ingredient Ratings
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