One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum Versus Mary & May Centella Asiatica serum
Updated on August 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
Mary & May Centella Asiatica serum 7 ingredients
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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
Mary & May Centella Asiatica serum 7 ingredients
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Centella Asiatica Extract 74%
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract 74%, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
Mary & May Centella Asiatica serum 7 ingredients
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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum 42 ingredients
Mary & May Centella Asiatica serum 7 ingredients
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