ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense Versus VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Centella Asiatica Tiger Cream Mask
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Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense 51 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Centella Asiatica Tiger Cream Mask 52 ingredients
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ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense 51 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Centella Asiatica Tiger Cream Mask 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSafflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Cellulose
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Lecithin
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Steareth-20, Jojoba Esters, Carbomer, C14-22 Alcohols, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactose, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylparaben, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sorbitol, EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, CI 77007, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Dna
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
HumectantPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Dna, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Stearate, Betaine, Arginine, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xylitol, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Phytosphingosine, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Apium Graveolens Extract, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract
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 WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinCarbomer 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.
Butylene 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.
Disodium 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 EDTA1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense 51 ingredients
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