Comparison between Myra Fresh Glow Whitening Facial Moisturizer vs. Luxe Organix Cica Rescue Calming Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 35

1
Water
1
Water
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
2
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
3
Cetyl Palmitate
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Steareth-21
5
Niacinamide
6
Cyclopentasiloxane
6
Glycerin
7
Niacinamide
7
Polysorbate-60
8
Glycerin
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Uniqueness21 out of 28
75.0%
Uniqueness28 out of 35
80.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 28
14%
chemical
20 out of 28
71%
natural
10 out of 35
29%
chemical
23 out of 35
66%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#10
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#4Glycerin#6Sodium Hyaluronate#161,2-Hexanediol#19Tocopherol#29
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#8Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#32

Detailed view

Myra Fresh Glow Whitening Facial Moisturizer vs. Luxe Organix Cica Rescue Calming Cream
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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#2Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Cetyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Softening
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 4

#4Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Steareth-21

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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