Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Npure Cica Clear Pad 28 ingredients
ma:nyo Bifida Cica Toner 50 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Npure Cica Clear Pad 28 ingredients
ma:nyo Bifida Cica Toner 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Octyldodeceth-16, Panthenol, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Borago Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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