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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Essential versus Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb .

Last updated on December 21, 2023. Published on February 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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General Moisturizer

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

Serum

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

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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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Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Essential contains this as ingredient number 16.

Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
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.

Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Essential contains this as ingredient number 19.

Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

65% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
36% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Essential 20 ingredients

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Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb 11 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
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FaaW._243

8 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Better niacinamide serum than The Ordinary for me.

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JaclynJaxCarley_16

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Love this product. Made a huge difference in my pours and acne. My dermatologist even commented that my skin looked a lot better.

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