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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream versus Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer .

Last updated on November 06, 2023. Published on January 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer Indonesian Brand Indonesia

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (6)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Betaine • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Beeswax • Alpha-Arbutin • Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Stearate • Sucrose Cocoate • Cysteine • Ascorbic Acid • Carnitine • Tranexamic Acid • Aletris Farinosa Root Extract • Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract • Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Morus Alba Bark Extract • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract • Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ozokerite • Tocopheryl Acetate • Arginine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Sh-Polypeptide-1 • Sh-Polypeptide-3 • Sh-Polypeptide-16 • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Propanediol

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 Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Butter

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

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 Triglyceride

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

8
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Glad2Glow Yuja Symwhite 377 Dark Spot Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

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13% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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