SCINIC The Simple Daily Lotion Versus SCINIC Cica Blemish Barrier Soothing Cream
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
SCINIC The Simple Daily Lotion 15 ingredients
SCINIC Cica Blemish Barrier Soothing Cream 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SCINIC The Simple Daily Lotion 15 ingredients
SCINIC Cica Blemish Barrier Soothing Cream 45 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Olivate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning4-Terpineol
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyldimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tromethamine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolipids
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer 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.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMadecassoside 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.
Learn more about MadecassosidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineVinyldimethicone is a type of silicone.
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!
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