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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream versus Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne .

Published on December 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens and silicones

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Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol 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.

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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

26% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Night Cream 34 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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kaya02

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

great lightweight night time moisturizer for oily/combo skin! i use this and a probiotic one from Apis if my skin feels a little bit too dry....

great lightweight night time moisturizer for oily/combo skin! i use this and a probiotic one from Apis if my skin feels a little bit too dry. definately purchase a more hydrating moisturizer and use in turns!

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Face Cream - Against Acne 17 ingredients

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