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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rovectin Cica Care Balm versus innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX .

Published on November 21, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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Rovectin Cica Care Balm 35 ingredients

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX 19 ingredients

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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Rovectin Cica Care Balm 35 ingredients

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX 19 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Reduces Irritation (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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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Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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.

Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
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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Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Rovectin Cica Care Balm contains this as ingredient number 35.

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

Rovectin Cica Care Balm 35 ingredients

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX 19 ingredients

34% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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Rovectin Cica Care Balm 35 ingredients

innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX 19 ingredients

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Reviews

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Rovectin Cica Care Balm 35 ingredients

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innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX 19 ingredients

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