V&A Beauty Antioxidant Hydration Cream Versus MediCube Super Cica Cream
Updated on November 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
V&A Beauty Antioxidant Hydration Cream 64 ingredients
MediCube Super Cica Cream 49 ingredients
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V&A Beauty Antioxidant Hydration Cream 64 ingredients
MediCube Super Cica Cream 49 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethiconol
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Water
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingBisabolol
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningPhloretin
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethiconol, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Water, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Dicaprylyl Ether, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Malt Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Bisabolol, Tranexamic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methylpropanediol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Soluble Proteoglycan, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tetrahydropiperine, Phloretin, Arginine, Polysorbate 60, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Panthenol, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Dextrin, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Xanthan Gum
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Cyclohexasiloxane 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 CyclohexasiloxanePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolEctoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.
This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells.
When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more.
Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare:
A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light.
Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution.
In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with:
Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient.
Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient.
Learn more about EctoinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCeramide 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 NPHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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.
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