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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream .

Last updated on February 21, 2024. Published on March 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Centella Asiatica Extract • Glycerin • Diglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Water • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Isostearyl Isostearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Heptyl Undecylenate • Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Glyceryl Stearate • C14-22 Alcohols • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Arginine • Stearyl Alcohol • Polyisobutene • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Squalane • Sodium Surfactin • Sodium Polyacrylate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Hydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Sodium Phytate • Ceramide NP • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Glucose • Stearic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Sucrose Distearate • Asiatic Acid • Lauric Acid • Phytosterols • Polyglutamic 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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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.

Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 5.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 8.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 12.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

5
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.

Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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.

Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 18.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 20.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine 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.

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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 21.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

9
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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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 22.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

10
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 23.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

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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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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 35.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 NP

Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 36.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

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18% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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