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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Principia 10% Niacinamida 1% Zinco PCA versus Principia Mix-01 5% Niacinamida 4% Ácido Glicólico 3% Ácido Tranexâmico 2% Ácido Salicílico .

Published on July 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

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

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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Principia 10% Niacinamida 1% Zinco PCA contains this as ingredient number 1.

Principia Mix-01 5% Niacinamida 4% Ácido Glicólico 3% Ácido Tranexâmico 2% Ácido Salicílico contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide 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.

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Principia 10% Niacinamida 1% Zinco PCA contains this as ingredient number 2.

Principia Mix-01 5% Niacinamida 4% Ácido Glicólico 3% Ácido Tranexâmico 2% Ácido Salicílico contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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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Principia 10% Niacinamida 1% Zinco PCA contains this as ingredient number 4.

Principia Mix-01 5% Niacinamida 4% Ácido Glicólico 3% Ácido Tranexâmico 2% Ácido Salicílico contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Principia 10% Niacinamida 1% Zinco PCA contains this as ingredient number 5.

Principia Mix-01 5% Niacinamida 4% Ácido Glicólico 3% Ácido Tranexâmico 2% Ácido Salicílico contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.

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Principia 10% Niacinamida 1% Zinco PCA contains this as ingredient number 6.

Principia Mix-01 5% Niacinamida 4% Ácido Glicólico 3% Ácido Tranexâmico 2% Ácido Salicílico contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

56% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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