SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Cream Versus SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule
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What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Cream 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule 34 ingredients
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Cream 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule 34 ingredients
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Centella Asiatica Extract 60%
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Diglycerin
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Trehalose
HumectantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentXylitol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMannitol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPyrus Communis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract 60%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Diglycerin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Xylitylglucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arginine, Trehalose, Zea Mays Starch, Xylitol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycerin, Glucose, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pyrus Communis Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment
Centella Asiatica Extract 92%
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract 92%, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Propanediol, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractWater. 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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNiacinamide 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.
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
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.
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Cream 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule 34 ingredients
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Cream 38 ingredients
Really good at moisturizing, but it's so oily. And it's not fungal acne safe.
If you have dry skin, this one probably will work for you, but it's too heavy for oily skin type.
Very light and gentle on the skin. It doesn’t break me out, and I love the shiny film it provides, even though there aren’t any oils in the ingredient list.
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule 34 ingredients
This is so watery, light and refreshing. It's like thick water, and you only need a few drops on your palms to pat into your skin, but you can totally use it as a mask! Just douse a lint-free cotton pad with it (the bottle is HUGE for the price, don't worry) and slap it on any dry or dull spots you have to hydrate and plump up your skin. A small tip: leave some dampness on your skin after Show more
Really good and I love it so much. It says that it’s not fungal acne safe but it didn’t give me any fungal acne thank god. Overall this product is amazing and very very hydrating and light.
