Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream versus Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream .
Last updated on September 20, 2023. Published on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 38 ingredients
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Sorbitan Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Linolenic Acid
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 38 ingredients
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 38 ingredients
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream 47 ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract 72% • Glycerin • Propanediol • Dipropylene Glycol • Cyclomethicone • Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Trehalose • Caprylyl Methicone • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tranexamic Acid • Coptis Chinensis Root Extract • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Dextrin • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Beta-Glucan • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Cholesterol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetyl Palmitate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sorbitan Palmitate • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Panthenol • Vinyl Dimethicone • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Glucose • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Fructooligosaccharides • Fructose • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Carbomer • Cetearyl Olivate • Tromethamine • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Tocopherol • Artemisia Capillaris Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Ceramide NP • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Phytosphingosine • Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil • Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Linolenic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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)-
Learn more about TromethamineSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. 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 AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 38 ingredients
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream 47 ingredients
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Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream 47 ingredients
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 38 ingredients
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Nice, could be better
Makes my skin more resilient against tretinoin sensitivity. Sadly, it burns on a compromised skin barrier (which is why I...
Nice, could be better
Makes my skin more resilient against tretinoin sensitivity. Sadly, it burns on a compromised skin barrier (which is why I bought it for in the first place…)
Does not sink completely into the skin, leaving a layer on it instead.
There is some tackiness after it dries; which takes a while.
Leaves a glowy finish on the skin
Refreshing.
Doesn’t play along with Beauty of Joseon’s Matte sun stick (makes it pill right off my face).
fyr
soo good!! very calming even on sensitive skin days. hydrating enough for my drier areas and not too greasy for my t zone. i love this sm...
soo good!! very calming even on sensitive skin days. hydrating enough for my drier areas and not too greasy for my t zone. i love this sm definitely try it
Very Mom Cica Ceramide Cream 47 ingredients
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