Neogen Calming Cica Tree Micellar Cleansing Foam Versus PCA Skin Facial Wash
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neogen Calming Cica Tree Micellar Cleansing Foam 71 ingredients
PCA Skin Facial Wash 19 ingredients
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Neogen Calming Cica Tree Micellar Cleansing Foam 71 ingredients
PCA Skin Facial Wash 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingSapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Zinc
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Serine
MaskingValine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Arginine, Cyanocobalamin, Aspartic Acid, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Alanine, Gluconolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zinc, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Serine, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Proline, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
SolventSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAmorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
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 WaterChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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