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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Oceane Cica Day Cream versus Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on March 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Day Moisturizer Brazilian Brand Brazil
Serum Brazilian Brand Brazil

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: 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.

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Oceane Cica Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does:
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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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Oceane Cica Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Principia 10% Ácido Mandélico 1% Alfa-Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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