Pyunkang Yul Black tea boosting serum Versus Medicube Super cica ampoule

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

No. of common ingredients = 0
Purified water, glycerin, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, niacinamide, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, caprylyl glycol, dicaprylyl ether, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, pentylene glycol, tromethamine, camellia sinensis leaf extract (1055 ppm), dipropylene glycol, maltodextrin, ethylhexylglycerin, polysilicone-15, caramel, adenosine, polyglyceryl-10 dilaurate, xanthan gum, eclipta prostrata extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, disodium edta, silica, methylpropanediol, panthenol, hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, panax ginseng berry extract, ethylhexyl palmitate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, phellodendron amurense bark extract, coptis japonica extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, scrophularia buergeriana extract, phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, cholesterol, piper methysticum root extract, gardenia florida fruit extract, brassica campestris sterols, hydrogenated lecithin, acetyl hexapeptide-8, fructose, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica extract, glucose, potassium cetyl phosphate, ceramide np, beta-glucan, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, asiatic acid, asiaticoside, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, ceramide ns, madecassic acid, madecassoside, ceramide eop 20	Centella asiatica extract, water(aqua), glycerin, butylene glycol, methylpropanediol, glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) extract, carbomer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, ethylhexylglycerin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, allantoin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, dipropylene glycol, panthenol, gardenia florida fruit extract, adenosine, propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, centella asiatica root extract, centella asiatica leaf extract, coptis japonica extract, pentylene glycol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf water, madecassoside, biosaccharide gum-1, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, ectoin

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Function: Viscosity controlling, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Caprylyl glycol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Dicaprylyl ether

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hydroxyacetophenone

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Tromethamine

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract (1055 ppm)

Also-called: Green tea extract, Green tea leaf extract, White tea extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Maltodextrin

Function: Film forming, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Polysilicone-15

Function: Sunscreen/UV filter

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Caramel

Function: Colorant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Adenosine

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Polyglyceryl-10 dilaurate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Xanthan gum

Function: Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Eclipta prostrata extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Coccinia indica fruit extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Disodium edta

Also-called: Edta Disodium, Edetate Disodium | Function: Viscosity controlling, Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Silica

Also-called: Silicon dioxide | Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Methylpropanediol

Function: Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract

Also-called: Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract, Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract

Also-called: Butyrospermum Parkii Extract | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Polyglyceryl-10 myristate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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1,2-hexanediol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil

Also-called: Macadamia Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Panax ginseng berry extract

Function: Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ethylhexyl palmitate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Phellodendron amurense bark extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Coptis japonica extract

Function: Skin conditioning, Anti-microbial

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract

Function: Soothing, Humectant/Moisturizer, Astringent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Scrophularia buergeriana extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Cholesterol

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Piper methysticum root extract

Function: Skin conditioning

This ingredient doesn't have enough safety data. It can be a potential irritant.

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Gardenia florida fruit extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Brassica campestris sterols

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hydrogenated lecithin

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Acetyl hexapeptide-8

Also-called: Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Argireline | Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Fructose

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Saccharomyces ferment filtrate

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Polyglyceryl-10 oleate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Centella asiatica extract

Also-called: Gotu Kola Extract, Tiger Grass, | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Glucose

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Potassium cetyl phosphate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ceramide np

Also-called: Ceramide 3 | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Beta-glucan

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate

Function: Film forming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Asiatic acid

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Asiaticoside

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate

Function: Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ceramide ns

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Madecassic acid

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Madecassoside

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Ceramide eop

Also-called: Ceramide 1, Ceramide 1 A | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

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Black Tea Boosting Serum

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Pyunkang Yul
Black Tea Boosting Serum

Versus

Medicube
Super Cica Ampoule