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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige versus IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on July 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Buy M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
25
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • CI 77891 • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Zinc Oxide • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Phenyl Trimethicone • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Arbutin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • CI 77015 • Cyclohexasiloxane • Sorbitan Isostearate • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate • Beeswax • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Sorbitan Olivate • Alumina • Hexyl Laurate • Talc • CI 77492 • Xanthan Gum • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Caprylyl Glycol • Stearic Acid • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ozokerite • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ceramide NP • Propylene Carbonate • Cholesterol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Propanediol • Methicone • Adenosine • Bletilla Striata Root Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Glyceryl Caprylate • Squalane • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Oleic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Glycine • Parfum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water • Punica Granatum Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Propylene Glycol • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract • Juglans Regia Seed Extract • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Cnidium Officinale Root Extract • Serine • Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract • Glutamic Acid • Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Ganoderma Lucidum Extract • Vigna Radiata Seed Extract • Lecithin • Polysorbate 20 • Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract • Aspartic Acid • Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Leucine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Alcohol • Coptis Japonica Root Extract • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Alanine • Lysine • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Morus Alba Root Extract • Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Beta-Glucan • Acorus Calamus Root Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract • Rhus Semialata Gall Extract • Arginine • Citric Acid • Tyrosine • Phenylalanine • Threonine • Valine • Proline • Isoleucine • Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract • Iris Ensata Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Oenanthe Javanica Extract • Histidine • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Methionine • Cysteine • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract • Ethyl Hexanediol • Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Prunus Avium Fruit Extract • Scrophularia Buergeriana Root Extract • Linaria Japonica Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Tropolone

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 1.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 4.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 5.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 31.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 36.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 41.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 49.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

8
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 51.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 53.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 95.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 20.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 110.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 125.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 28.

13
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethyl Hexanediol is an aliphatic alcohol. It is a solvent.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 131.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ Light Milky Beige contains this as ingredient number 139.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

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10% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
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