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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream versus Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream .

Last updated on March 25, 2024. Published on March 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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
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)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinNiacinamideCetyl EthylhexanoateDicaprylyl Carbonate1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolVinyl DimethiconeCentella Asiatica ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractCorallina Officinalis Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractCladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractAlpha-ArbutinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSesamum Indicum Seed OilSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf ExtractCaprylyl MethiconeErythritolPanthenolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerDimethiconolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerGlucoseTromethamineSilicaFructooligosaccharidesFructoseEthylhexylglycerinSodium PhytateGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated LecithinTocopherolDecyl GlucosidePantothenic AcidPolyglyceryl-4 CapratePolyglyceryl-6 CaprylateZinc PCAMethyl Diisopropyl PropionamideBeta-SitosterolXanthan Gum

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.

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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.

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

5
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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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

9
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.

Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).

Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.

Learn more about Erythritol

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

10
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

11
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

13
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.

Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

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26% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
56% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 39 ingredients

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Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream 59 ingredients

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