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Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam - Green Tea Versus COSRX Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Notable Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Masking, Perfuming, Tonic
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FragranceFragrance Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is a tonic and helps with masking.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon Helps with Anti-AgingHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Cleansing

We don't have a description for Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract.

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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Methylglucamine

We don't have a description for Methylglucamine.

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Lauric Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying
4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
3 Concerns

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

4 Com. / 1 Irr.
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Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract.

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C12-14 Pareth-12 Emulsifying

C12-14 Pareth-12 is created from a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols that have about 12 moles of ethylene oxide.

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Myristic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
0 / 0 May worsen Eczema Icon
May worsen EczemaMay worsen Eczema Icon

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters Emollient, Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansing
May worsen Eczema Icon
May worsen EczemaMay worsen Eczema Icon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

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Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

Tropolone Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tropolone.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking
AHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
AHAAHA Icon 4 Benefits 2 Concerns

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

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Trehalose Humectant, Moisturising

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

Allantoin Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
0 / 0 Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon
3 Benefits

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

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Acetyl Glucosamine Skin Conditioning
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Vitamin CVitamin C Icon

Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.

Plankton Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract Astringent, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract.

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Saccharum Officinarum Extract Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.

Acer Saccharum Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.

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Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic Acid Icon

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

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Carica Papaya Fruit Water Skin Conditioning

Carica Papaya fruit water comes from the papaya fruit. This fruit was domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

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Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps reduce irritation Icon
Helps reduce irritationHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Helps hydrate Dry SkinHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Niacinamide Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon
NiacinamideNiacinamide Icon 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Achillea Millefolium Extract Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing

Achillea Millefolium Extract comes from the yarrow plant. Yarrow is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.

Gentiana Lutea Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Gentiana Lutea Root Extract.

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Portulaca Oleracea Extract Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Skin Conditioning
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Can worsen Dry SkinCan worsen Dry Skin Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.

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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tricholoma Matsutake Extract.

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Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant
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Cordyceps Sinensis Extract comes from a fungus that lives on caterpillars and insect larvae. It can also be made synthetically.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract.

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Pisum Sativum Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Pisum Sativum Extract.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

Glycine Soja Seed Extract comes from the seed of the wild soybean plant. Wild soybean extract contains fatty acids (linoleic, oleic, linolenic), vitamin E, and antioxidants.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract comes from grapes.

Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent
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Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract is an antioxidant.

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Arnica Montana Flower Extract Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Arnica Montana Flower is more commonly known as Wolf's Bane. While this flower has been used in traditional medicine, its skin benefits are in question.

Artemisia Absinthium Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Artemisia Absinthium Extract.

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Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract.

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Lactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment Filtrate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment Filtrate.

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Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract Skin Conditioning

This ingredient comes from fermenting pomegranate with lactobacillus.

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is created by fermenting soybean extract with the bacteria, lactobacillus.

Lactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment Filtrate Bleaching, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment Filtrate.

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Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract is from the Maqui berry. Maqui is an edible berry from the country of Chile.

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Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract Astringent, Emollient, Perfuming
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Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract is from the black currant fruit.

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Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract.

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Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract Astringent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract.

Laminaria Japonica Extract Skin Protecting

Laminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract

We don't have a description for Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract.

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract.

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Malva Sylvestris Extract Astringent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Malva Sylvestris Extract.

Malt Extract Skin Protecting, Tonic

We don't have a description for Malt Extract.

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Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract.

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Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract.

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Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract.

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Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract Antioxidant
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Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

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Laminaria Digitata Extract Skin Protecting

Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.

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Acorus Calamus Root Extract Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Acorus Calamus Root Extract is a fragrance.

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Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract Skin Conditioning

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract comes from the roots of the Lithospermumerythrorhizon plant, or the purple gromwell plant.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower, Nelumbiumspeciosum.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Angelica Gigas Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Angelica Gigas Root Extract.

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Panax Ginseng Root Extract Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon
2 Benefits

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract.

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Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract.

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract.

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Amber Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Amber Extract.

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Pinus Densiflora Extract Antioxidant
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Pinus Densiflora Extract is an antioxidant.

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Hydrolyzed Coral Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Coral.

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Tremella Fuciformis Extract Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Tremella Fuciformis Extract comes from the tremella fuciformis mushroom, also known as snow mushroom or white jelly mushroom.

Sarcodon Aspratus Extract Antioxidant, Skin Protecting
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Sarcodon Aspratus Extract is an antioxidant.

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Ledebouriella Seseloides Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ledebouriella Seseloides Root Extract.

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Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract.

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Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract.

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Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract comes from the Citrus Junos tree, or the Yuzu plant.

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Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient
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Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

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Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract.

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Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract comes from the seabuckthorn plant.

Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract.

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Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract.

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Angelica Dahurica Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Angelica Dahurica Root Extract.

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Angelica Archangelica Root Extract Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Angelica Archangelica Root Extract is a fragrance.

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Uncaria Tomentosa Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Uncaria Tomentosa Extract.

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Lilium Tigrinum Extract Skin Conditioning

Lilium Tigrinum Extract comes from the Lily flower native to east Asia. It is more commonly known as "Tiger Lily".

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Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract Masking, Refreshing, Tonic

We don't have a description for Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract.

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Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract.

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cnidium Officinale Root Extract.

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Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract.

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Salicornia Herbacea Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Salicornia Herbacea Extract.

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Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract Skin Conditioning

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract comes from the cactus known as Prickly Pear. Prickly Pear extract has soothing and antioxidant properties.

Swiftlet Nest Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Swiftlet Nest Extract.

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Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.

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Honey Extract Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract is a fragrance.

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Agaricus Blazei Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Agaricus Blazei Extract.

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Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract.

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Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

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Cymbopogon Citratus Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cymbopogon Citratus Extract.

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Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Masking

We don't have a description for Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract.

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Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Methylglucamine, Lauric Acid, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Myristic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Citric Acid, Trehalose, Allantoin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Plankton Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carica Papaya Fruit Water, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Panthenol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Niacinamide, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment Filtrate, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Malt Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Amber Extract, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Hydrolyzed Coral, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Ledebouriella Seseloides Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Parfum

Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Myristic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.

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Palmitic Acid Emollient, Emulsifying
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2 Concerns

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

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Stearic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

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Lauric Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying
4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
3 Concerns

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

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Potassium Hydroxide Buffering

Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.

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Glyceryl Stearate Emollient, Emulsifying
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Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

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1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Polyquaternium-7

Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.

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Citrus Nobilis Oil Masking, Tonic
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Citrus Nobilis Oil is an oil.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
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This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Masking, Tonic
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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

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Pinus Palustris Oil Masking, Perfuming
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Pinus Palustris Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

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Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

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Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

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Amber Powder

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Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract Masking, Perfuming
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Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.

Corallina Officinalis Extract Skin Conditioning

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Sucrose Stearate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
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Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.

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Centella Asiatica Extract Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing
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Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
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Cetearyl 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.

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Centella Asiatica Root Extract Skin Conditioning
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Centella Asiatica Root Extract can help to reduce redness.

Asiatic Acid Skin Conditioning, Stabilising

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Asiaticoside Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
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Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassic Acid Skin Conditioning

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Madecassoside Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
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Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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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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Cleansing, Emulsifying
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Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.

Emerging studies show Lauric Acid to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The antimicrobial property helps strengthen the skin barrier by fighting off bad bacteria.

Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.

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Cleansing, Emulsifying
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Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.

Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.

One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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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.

Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.

Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.

And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.

The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.

However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.

This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.

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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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Ingredient Ratings

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Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser
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