Mediheal White Milk Brightening Serum Versus MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, niacinamide and Vitamin E
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, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal White Milk Brightening Serum 37 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 69 ingredients
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Mediheal White Milk Brightening Serum 37 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 69 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Colostrum
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPumice Extract
Antioxidant
Milk Protein, Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sodium PCA, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Colostrum, Arbutin, Bisabolol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Carbomer, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tranexamic Acid, Tromethamine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pumice Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingDisteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ultramarines
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Soluble Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ectoin, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Glucose, Glycine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Oleanolic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Parfum, Ultramarines
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideDipropylene 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 GlycolButylene 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
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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