MediCube Super Cica Deep Cleansing Balm Versus ma:nyo Panthetoin Enriched Balm
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Super Cica Deep Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
ma:nyo Panthetoin Enriched Balm 52 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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MediCube Super Cica Deep Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
ma:nyo Panthetoin Enriched Balm 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
4-Terpineol
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Propanediol, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingPropanediol
SolventPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, C12-16 Alcohols, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Yeast Ferment Extract, Ectoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Squalane, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Synthetic Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum
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 WaterButylene 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.
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 Glycerin1,2-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
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolPentylene 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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWe don't have a description for Cynanchum Atratum Extract yet.
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MediCube Super Cica Deep Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
ma:nyo Panthetoin Enriched Balm 52 ingredients
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MediCube Super Cica Deep Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
ma:nyo Panthetoin Enriched Balm 52 ingredients
My dry, sensitive skin really loves this balm. It's nice and thick, providing a good barrier for the nighttime. When I use it, I wake up with soft, supple skin. I use it on rotation with another one, so I don't go through it too quickly since it's hard to get now. This product does have vitamin C in it, which usually upsets my skin, but this formulation doesn't cause sensitivity.
