MediCube Red Acne Body Wash Versus MediCube Red Cream
Updated on December 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 58 ingredients
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MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetradecene
EmollientHexadecene
SolventSodium Sulfate
Disodium EDTA
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Sodium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
4-Terpineol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Colloidal Sulfur
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glucose
HumectantCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingGeraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Palmitic Acid, C12-14 Alketh-12, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, 4-Terpineol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc PCA, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Colloidal Sulfur, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Glucose, Coptis Japonica Extract, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Limonene, Troxerutin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Levulinic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Geraniol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolButylene 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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 58 ingredients
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MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
It does the job but slowly.
I used to have alot of acne on my back, chest, butt, shoulder, and under thighs. Usually I can identify almost around 15 red spots, big and small, on my back and around 5 red spots on my chest. Now I occasionally get 1, while the old acnes are now gone. Im on my third bottle now, I use two pumps per shower to get the lather without using a loofa. It works but takes time Show more
