SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream Versus Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream versus Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream .

Published on November 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 39 ingredients

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream 30 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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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 39 ingredients

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream 30 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (5)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 39 ingredients

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream 30 ingredients

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Niacinamide • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Peg-50 Shea Butter • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Squalane • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Tromethamine • Panthenol • Sodium Carbomer • Erythritol • Trehalose • Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylic Acid • Adenosine • Lavandula Spica Flower Oil • Xanthan Gum • Ozonized Olive Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Orange Roughy Oil • Madecassoside • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Asiaticoside • Malt Extract • Asiatic Acid • Butter Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract • Ceramide AP • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Linoleic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Linolenic Acid

Water • Artemisia Princeps Extract • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Panthenol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Glucose • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Allantoin • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Methicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tromethamine • Glycereth-26 • Beta-Glucan • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ceramide AP • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Carbomer

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.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

1,2-Hexanediol

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.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Tromethamine

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

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)-

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Butylene Glycol

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.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Caprylic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.

Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.

Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.

This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.

Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

Learn more about Caprylic Acid

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Xanthan Gum

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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Ceramide AP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 39 ingredients

Isntree Mugwort Calming Cream 30 ingredients

46% are loved or liked

26% have mixed ratings

13% are disliked or very disliked

15% have no rating yet

40% are loved or liked

23% have mixed ratings

33% are disliked or very disliked

3% have no rating yet

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 39 ingredients

4.3 /5

from 3 ratings

Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

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12 minutes ago · Combination Skin

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Im using it for a month and can say that its great for hydrating for the night. Im combining it with centella skin1004 ampule. In the morning my...

Im using it for a month and can say that its great for hydrating for the night. Im combining it with centella skin1004 ampule. In the morning my skin feels so soft. I have hormonal acne and even on days when Im breaking out the skin feels soft but with some pimples :D
Soon I will start to use it in the morning also (summertime)