Missha Chogongjin Geumsul Emulsion Versus Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, 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, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Missha Chogongjin Geumsul Emulsion 48 ingredients
Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion 24 ingredients
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Missha Chogongjin Geumsul Emulsion 48 ingredients
Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Velvet Extract
HumectantCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methylpropanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Velvet Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Parfum, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Royal Jelly Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCopper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Sulfate
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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholXanthan 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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Missha Chogongjin Geumsul Emulsion 48 ingredients
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Missha Chogongjin Geumsul Emulsion 48 ingredients
Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion 24 ingredients
It's the only thing that has worked with me so far as a moisturizer. I just hate the smell. It does smell a bit like shea butter.
