Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad Versus Eqqualberry Purple PDRN Pore Minimizing Serum
Updated on July 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe 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 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad 20 ingredients
Eqqualberry Purple PDRN Pore Minimizing Serum 63 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad 20 ingredients
Eqqualberry Purple PDRN Pore Minimizing Serum 63 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Papain
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Papain, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Beta-Glucan, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
C11-14 Isoalkane
SolventOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Methylpropanediol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Dna, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Ceramide NP, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Malt Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Phytate, C11-14 Isoalkane, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract
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.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
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 GlycolCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
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 TromethamineWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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