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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion versus Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream .

Published on November 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Starts at $1.52

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Retinoid
Vitamin C (3)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (6)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (7)
Scar Healing (6)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (8)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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 Cyclopentasiloxane

The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.

The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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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The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 32.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 37.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 39.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 45.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
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.

The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 46.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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The Plant Base Pore N Anti Sebum Silky Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 50.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

28% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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