MediCube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream Versus Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Day Cream SPF 10
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MediCube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream 58 ingredients
Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Day Cream SPF 10 59 ingredients
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MediCube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream 58 ingredients
Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Day Cream SPF 10 59 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCarnosine
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientParfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
HumectantPolyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Arachidyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycine, Caramel, Carnosine, Cera Alba, Cera Microcristallina, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glucomannan, Glucose, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Lecithin, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, Polyglucuronic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Proline, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearyl Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool
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 WaterCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 TriglycerideCetearyl 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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer yet.
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 HyaluronateThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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