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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum versus Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream .

Last updated on August 30, 2023. Published on April 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Borago Officinalis Extract is often synonymous with Borago Officinalis Seed Oil.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.

This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Centaurea Cyanus Flower extract comes from the cornflower, Centaurea cyanus. The cornflower is native to Europe.

Cornflowers contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains high amounts of anxiotidants such as Vitamin C. They also contain flavonoids and anthocyanins.

Folk medicine in European cultures used cornflowers to help treat eye inflammation.

Fun fact: Cornflowers were used to determine if love was returned. Young men would wear cornflowers and if the color faded quickly, it meant the love was not reciprocated.

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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract.

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

9
What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Salvia Sclarea Extract.

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Masking, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.

While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.

However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009

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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

12
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

One-Day's You Cica:Ming Ampoule Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

Nature Republic [Glossy Skin] Good Skin Propolis Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

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14% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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