Wardah Cica Complex+Panthenol Ceramide Calm & Soothe Gel Moisturizer Versus Wardah Vitamin C + Adenosine Radiant Charge Gel Moisturizer
Updated on October 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Wardah Cica Complex+Panthenol Ceramide Calm & Soothe Gel Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Wardah Vitamin C + Adenosine Radiant Charge Gel Moisturizer 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Wardah Cica Complex+Panthenol Ceramide Calm & Soothe Gel Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Wardah Vitamin C + Adenosine Radiant Charge Gel Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Glycerin, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trehalose
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Agar
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGellan Gum
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Trisiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trehalose, Cyclopentasiloxane, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Adenosine, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Agar, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Gellan Gum, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Squalane, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 19140, CI 14720
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAmmonium 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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAWater. 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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Wardah Cica Complex+Panthenol Ceramide Calm & Soothe Gel Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Wardah Vitamin C + Adenosine Radiant Charge Gel Moisturizer 33 ingredients
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