MediCube Super Cica Pads Versus MediCube Red Cream
Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MediCube Super Cica Pads versus MediCube Red Cream .
Last updated on December 27, 2023. Published on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
MediCube Super Cica Pads 38 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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MediCube Super Cica Pads 38 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MediCube Super Cica Pads 38 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Methylpropanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glycerin • Panthenol • Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate • Salicylic Acid • Tromethamine • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycereth-26 • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Dipropylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Centella Asiatica Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Root Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Bletilla Striata Root Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Madecassoside • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ectoin • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Asiatic Acid • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid
Cream • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Niacinamide • Methylpropanediol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dimethicone • Dimethyl Sulfone • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Palmitic Acid • C12-14 Pareth-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 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.
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.
MediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 4.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
MediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 5.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 7.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcidMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 11.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
MediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 13.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Disodium 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 EDTAMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 17.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 22.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolMediCube Super Cica Pads contains this as ingredient number 24.
MediCube Red Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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MediCube Super Cica Pads 38 ingredients
MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
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MediCube Red Cream 59 ingredients
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