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

Published on November 13, 2022

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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, 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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Starts at $6.23
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Starts at $79.00

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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

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)
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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 Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

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

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 Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

4
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

5
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.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

6
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

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Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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 Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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 Gum

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

9
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 Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

10
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 Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

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

11
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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

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

12
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Mizon Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

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6% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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