SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule Versus AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 26 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner 65 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 26 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner 65 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract 77%
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentArginine
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract 77%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Madecassoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch, Arginine, Mannitol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlutathione
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCanavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glutathione, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Squalane, Glycerin, Allantoin, Cyanocobalamin, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Dipeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Dipeptide-4, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Chlorphenesin, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Arginine, Phytosterols, Carbomer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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!
Learn more about WaterPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 26 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner 65 ingredients
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 26 ingredients
after only a week of using this, lots of small bumps on my forehead appeared; closed comedones or malassezia. so i stopped using it and began washing my face with nizoral anti-dandruff treatment, using a 2% bha exfoliant and a gentle protease daily exfoliant. within 5 days i managed to get rid of 95% of the bumps on my forehead. it has now been 2 weeks and i still have those few bumps, which don’t Show more
Ok so I’ve been using this for six weeks now. It has not caused me to break out even though I have reactive and sensitive skin. Post blemish marks are fading slowly. The formula is nice - absorbs well and feels hydrating. I think it’s good value for money and I’m going to continue using it
