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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream versus Mizon Water Volume EX Cream .

Published on February 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Lactate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Trehalose • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Salicylic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Betula Alba Juice • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Carica Papaya Fruit Water • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Chloride • Hedera Helix Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Coptis Chinensis Root Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Beta-Glucan • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Propolis Wax • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract • Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Tricholoma Matsutake Extract • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract • Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract • Angelica Keiskei Extract • Viscum Album Leaf Extract • Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract

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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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Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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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Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

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

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.

This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.

It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.

Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

Learn more about Beta-Glucan

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Mizon Water Volume EX Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

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39% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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