Papa Recipe Carrot Dark Spot Solution Cream Versus Farm Stay Cica Farm Recovery Ampoule
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Papa Recipe Carrot Dark Spot Solution Cream 58 ingredients
Farm Stay Cica Farm Recovery Ampoule 35 ingredients
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Papa Recipe Carrot Dark Spot Solution Cream 58 ingredients
Farm Stay Cica Farm Recovery Ampoule 35 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Methylpropanediol
SolventAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningBroussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Bisabolol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Vinyldimethicone, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tranexamic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructooligosaccharides, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Methylpropanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Galactoarabinan, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientArginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Adenosine, Lactose, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Parfum
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineCentella 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 ExtractIngredient Ratings
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