Skintific 3x Acid Anti-Acne Gel Moisturizer Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
Updated on October 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Skintific 3x Acid Anti-Acne Gel Moisturizer 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 40 ingredients
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Skintific 3x Acid Anti-Acne Gel Moisturizer 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 40 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trehalose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAroma
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Panthenol, Lactobionic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Salicylic Acid, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Ectoin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Aroma, CI 42090, Maltodextrin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Trehalose
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trehalose, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-14 Pareth-12, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tranexamic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseGlycerin 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 GlycerinCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about Cyclohexasiloxane1,2-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
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Skintific 3x Acid Anti-Acne Gel Moisturizer 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 40 ingredients
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Skintific 3x Acid Anti-Acne Gel Moisturizer 38 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 40 ingredients
I’m really disappointed because for a few days this was looking like a holy grail, it made my skin look great and glowy, felt amazing to use, I haven’t used a gel moisturiser before, but I did quite like the texture. But eventually I started getting little bumps along my cheek bones, and I’ve tried to reintroduce it a couple of time since and always get the same result.
It does have a very Show more
Absolutely LOVE this moisturizer. It's perfect for combo/oily skin and for hot and humid weather. It's lightweight and sinks into the skin well without feeling sticky. It just feels like a refreshing burst of hydration. Great for soothing and calming down the skin because of the centella.
However, if your skin is on the drier side or if you're in a drier environment, this might be too light for Show more
