VT Cosmetics Cica Emulsion Versus QV Ceramides Lotion
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
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, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
VT Cosmetics Cica Emulsion 31 ingredients
QV Ceramides Lotion 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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VT Cosmetics Cica Emulsion 31 ingredients
QV Ceramides Lotion 24 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCetearyl Olivate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, Carbomer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tromethamine, Cetearyl Olivate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingDichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Petrolatum, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Polyacrylic Acid, Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Niacinamide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
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 GlycerinWater. 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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VT Cosmetics Cica Emulsion 31 ingredients
QV Ceramides Lotion 24 ingredients
