Transparent Lab Zi-K Cica Repairing Balm Versus Bioderma Cicabio Crème
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Transparent Lab Zi-K Cica Repairing Balm 51 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Crème 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Transparent Lab Zi-K Cica Repairing Balm 51 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Crème 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMannitol
Humectant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSqualene
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAcetic Acid
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Starch, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Silica, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycine Soja Oil, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sphingolipids, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Mannitol, Beta-Sitosterol, Phosphatidylcholine, Squalene, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Acetic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ubiquinone, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Copper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-3
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Fructooligosaccharides, Zinc Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laureth-7, Laureth-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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 GlycerinMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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!
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