Comparison between Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad vs. Medicube Zero Pore Pad

Skinfood

Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad

Medicube

Zero Pore Pad

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 53

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Water

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract

Methylpropanediol

Glycerin

Methylpropanediol

Beta-Glucan

Tromethamine

Butylene Glycol

Lactic Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Ethanol

C12-14 Pareth-12

1,2-Hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Butylene Glycol

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Uniqueness16 out of 24

66.7%

Uniqueness45 out of 53

84.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

9 out of 24

38%

chemical

10 out of 24

42%

natural

28 out of 53

53%

chemical

16 out of 53

30%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Beta-Glucan^#4Butylene Glycol^#51,2-Hexanediol^#6Sodium Hyaluronate^#11Allantoin^#14

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#14

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#14Citric Acid^#12Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil^#22

Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

1,2-Hexanediol^#7Butylene Glycol^#8Glycerin^#9Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract^#10Sodium Hyaluronate^#28Betaine^#37Allantoin^#38

Oily skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#14Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#17Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#34Allantoin^#38

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 11

Allantoin^#38Lactic Acid^#5Ethanol^#6Salicylic Acid^#14Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#17Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#19Eucalyptus Globulus^#32Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil^#33Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#34Citral^#47Linalool^#51Limonene^#53

Detailed view

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad vs. Medicube Zero Pore Pad

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

#2Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient

Antioxidants

Moisturizing

Anti-aging

Elasticity improvement

Rejuvenation

Antiseptic

Tones up skin

Regeneration

Hair structure improvement

Hair protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#2Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#4Beta-Glucan

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Bulking agent

Moisturizing

Cleansing

Soothing

Healing

Rejuvenation

Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

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#4Tromethamine

Origin: chemical

Role: Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Butylene 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

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.

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#5Lactic 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.