Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pad 38 ingredients
MediCube Super Cica Pads 38 ingredients
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Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pad 38 ingredients
MediCube Super Cica Pads 38 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein Extract
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Collagen Extract, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Milk Protein Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
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
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-261,2-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
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium 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 EDTAButylene 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.
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Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pad 38 ingredients
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Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pad 38 ingredients
I have very sensitive skin and it worked wonders in my routine. I used it almost as a sheet mask once a week but ill try to just apply it to my face directly more often!
only 4 stars because it breaks me out everytime i use it- i have combination skin, and i wish i had this website before i bought this
