MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 Plus Versus Elizavecca Black Head Solution 3 Step Kit
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 Plus 41 ingredients
Elizavecca Black Head Solution 3 Step Kit 43 ingredients
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MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 Plus 41 ingredients
Elizavecca Black Head Solution 3 Step Kit 43 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Methylpropanediol
SolventPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Lactic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citric Acid, Malt Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHypericum Perforatum Extract
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Erythritol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Allantoin, Pvp, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, CI 17200, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Erythritol, Trehalose, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
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 GlycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilButylene 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.
Allantoin 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 AllantoinDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium 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 HyaluronateCitric 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
1,2-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
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCaprylyl 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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