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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MEDI-PEEL Dr. Green Vitamin Ampoule versus Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Old Formula) .

Last updated on August 09, 2023. Published on September 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Starts at $9.53
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Starts at $10.79

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

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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

WaterGlycerinNiacinamideIsopentyldiolGlycereth-26Methyl Gluceth-201,2-HexanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl OlivateBetainePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateSorbitan OlivateButylene GlycolPanthenolFerulic AcidVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit Extract Citrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit ExtractCucumis Sativus ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAloe Barbadensis ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractViola Mandshurica Flower ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractMorus Alba Fruit ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractGinkgo Biloba Nut ExtractSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment ExtractIllicium Verum Fruit ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractBarosma Betulina Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractRosa Damascena Flower WaterMentha Arvensis Leaf OilSodium HyaluronateCeramide NPAphanothece Sacrum ExopolysaccharidesHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArginineAdenosineGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerPolyglyceryl-10 StearateHydrogenated LecithinSimethiconeAscorbic AcidSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateBiotinFolic AcidPyridoxineCyanocobalaminTocopherolLinoleic AcidRiboflavinBeta-CaroteneThiamine HclCaprylyl Glycol

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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MEDI-PEEL Dr. Green Vitamin Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Old Formula) contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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MEDI-PEEL Dr. Green Vitamin Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Old Formula) contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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MEDI-PEEL Dr. Green Vitamin Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 14.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Old Formula) contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

MEDI-PEEL Dr. Green Vitamin Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 52.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Old Formula) contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

59% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

MEDI-PEEL Dr. Green Vitamin Ampoule 70 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Old Formula) 17 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 3 ratings
blade's avatar

blade

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

nope
made my face shiny and greasy

valery77's avatar

valery77

1 year ago · Oily Skin
Review

not for me
made my face oily and there was some irritation and itchiness

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