Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Drying Powder Versus ALIVE:LAB Centella Dressing Powder
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Drying Powder 17 ingredients
ALIVE:LAB Centella Dressing Powder 11 ingredients
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Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Drying Powder 17 ingredients
ALIVE:LAB Centella Dressing Powder 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Piper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentDistarch Phosphate, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Maltodextrin, Allantoin, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Water, Dextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideAllantoin 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 AllantoinDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
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.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinIngredient Ratings
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Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Drying Powder 17 ingredients
ALIVE:LAB Centella Dressing Powder 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Drying Powder 17 ingredients
Works miraculously on breakouts and healing acnes! Using it as a spot treatment at the very last step in my routine is a game changer! I have few new breakouts around my cheek area and using it as spot treatment reduced the inflammation by 50% overnight! It dried and healed my acnes for as fast as 3 days (using it AM & PM). This is unbelievable. I will definitely repurchase. This is now my Show more
Oily types, this is it probably… your HG!
Tests I did:
- applied small thin layer over my oily area, no oiliness for whole day! You literally saw where the application with my fingers started and ended, because it was so mattifying.
- as spot treatment, applied on small pimples, calmed down a lot.
So for oily skin, this is your mattifier! You can literally add it to any fluid into your Show more
