MediCube Zero Pore Cream 2.0 Versus MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream
Updated on January 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Zero Pore Cream 2.0 49 ingredients
MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MediCube Zero Pore Cream 2.0 49 ingredients
MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Uncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycolic Acid, Beeswax, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Oil, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventVinyldimethicone
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Aroma
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
C18-21 Alkane
SolventGlutathione
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAgar
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Gellan Gum
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethiconol, Aroma, Chondrus Crispus Powder, C18-21 Alkane, Glutathione, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Limonene, Gellan Gum, Thioctic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Soluble Collagen
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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