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Updated on February 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

ma:nyo Bifida Ampoule Mist
ma:nyo Bifida Ampoule Mist
Ampoule
South Korean Brand South Korea
ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
Ampoule
South Korean Brand South Korea

Ingredient Info

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Notable Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Bifida Ampoule Mist
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract.

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Bifida Ferment Lysate Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate.

Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Lactobacillus Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.

Phellinus Linteus Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phellinus Linteus Extract.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Peptide

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning
Peptide  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Good for Dark Spots

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

Trametes Versicolor Extract

We don't have a description for Trametes Versicolor Extract.

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Allantoin Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
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3 Benefits

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning
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Helps reduce irritation

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract.

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent
Antioxidant  •  5 Benefits

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
2 Benefits

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract Antioxidant
Antioxidant

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

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Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract.

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Caffeine Skin Conditioning

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Good for Scar Healing

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Fragrance

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is a fragrance.

Adenosine Skin Conditioning
2 Benefits

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
Bifida Ferment Lysate Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.

Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Bifida Ferment Filtrate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Bifida Ferment Filtrate.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate.

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactococcus Ferment Lysate.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Humectant

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is created from fermenting Saccharomyces, a yeast also known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Niacinamide Smoothing
Niacinamide  •  6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate.

Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment.

Hyaluronic Acid Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

Potassium Hyaluronate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Potassium Hyaluronate.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Antioxidant

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract is an antioxidant.

Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate.

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Asiaticoside Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant

Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Asiatic Acid Skin Conditioning, Stabilising

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Madecassic Acid Skin Conditioning

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

Squalane Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

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Hydrogenated Lecithin Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Copper Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning
Peptide  •  Helps with Anti-Aging

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Tromethamine Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Peptide

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Dextrin Absorbent

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Caffeine Skin Conditioning

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Benzyl Glycol Solvent

We don't have a description for Benzyl Glycol.

Sodium Phytate

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Hydrolyzed Algin

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Algin.

Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Epigallocatechin Gallate Antioxidant
Antioxidant

EGCG is most famous for being found in green tea. It is a type of catechin, a potent antioxidant.

Carbomer Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
1 / 0

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract.

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Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

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Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Antioxidant
Antioxidant

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning
Liked

Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.

Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.

Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.

Learn more about Bifida Ferment Lysate

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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Glycerin 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 Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.

Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Liked

We don't have a description for Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment.

Skin Conditioning
Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Bifida Ampoule Mist
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Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule
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2
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

41 Routines
59% use in am
41% use in pm
98% use every day
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161 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

ma:nyo Bifida Ampoule Mist 25 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (1)
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Daniel.Chin

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Does the job but causes closed comedones for me, so I’ve removed it from my routine.

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ClaireLundberg

29 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

ma:nyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule 45 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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traceyy

27 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

WRP! I loved this serum. It was hydrating and sunk in well to my skin. My skin felt more plump and supple.