Comparison between Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil vs. Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0

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28 Ingredients 46

1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
1
Methylpropanediol
2
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
2
Tromethamine
3
Isopropyl Myristate
3
Lactic Acid
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
5
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
6
Panthenol
7
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
7
Glycereth-26
8
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
8
Salicylic Acid
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Uniqueness27 out of 28
96.4%
Uniqueness45 out of 46
97.8%

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
12 out of 28
43%
chemical
14 out of 28
50%
natural
23 out of 46
50%
chemical
15 out of 46
33%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#19
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil#2Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Isopropyl Myristate#3Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#6Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil#9Retinol (Vitamin A)#13Benzyl Benzoate#27
Dry skin
Positive: 8Negative: 1
1,2-Hexanediol#5Panthenol#6Betaine#10Glycerin#14Allantoin#15Butylene Glycol#18Sodium Hyaluronate#19Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract#42Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#8Allantoin#15Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#27Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#30
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 8
Allantoin#15Lactic Acid#3Salicylic Acid#8Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil#25Eucalyptus Globulus#26Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#27Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#30Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#32Limonene#46

Detailed view

Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil vs. Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0
Position 1

#1Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and different minerals. It’s a very effective soothing component known from ancient times. It helps to protect the skin from the sun, make it softer and heal small wounds.

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#1Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Antioxidants
Elasticity improvement
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil is a very strong antioxidant and it's a very valuable skincare component. It's great for treating acne. It helps to deliver vitamins into the deep layers of your skin. It improves elasticity and helps to treat wrinkles.

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#2Tromethamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Isopropyl Myristate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 5 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#3Lactic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Rejuvenation
Hair structure improvement
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Lactic Acid is the most popular and the least aggressive acid among all the AHAs. Unlike Salicylic and Glycolic acids which can irritate your skin, Lactic Acid will hardly cause any problems. The combination of its soft action and effectiveness makes it a real brilliant. It exfoliates dead cells, makes the skin tone even, clears pores, kills bacteria, moisturizes the skin and helps to keep water, helps the cells to produce Hyaluronic Acid. It also works as a strong antioxidant and anti-aging component.

It's a great acid for getting familiar with the world of AHAs. If you want to start using "fruit acids" but struggling for some reason, try to use Lactic Acid first. If your skin accepts it well, you can try stronger acids.

Position 4

#4Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 5

#5Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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