Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist Versus Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence
Updated on January 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 39 ingredients
Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 ingredients
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 39 ingredients
Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Parfum
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrideceth-10
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialArginine
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Histidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Aspergillus Ferment, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Water, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Lactobacillus, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77220, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Niacinamide, Dextrin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Phenoxyethanol, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Coptis Japonica Extract yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 39 ingredients
Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 ingredients
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Here's what our community thinks
Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist 39 ingredients
Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 ingredients
I dont have fungal acne, but this stuff cleared up my hormonal acne and made my skin look bouncy and healthy. Still have residual scars but my skin is no longer oily and itchy.
bought it on sale initially and absolutely loved the glass bottle and amount you get (150ml). def helped repair my damaged skin barrier and was quite hydrating, although i did realize i had fungal acne due to my skin's reaction to the multitude of fermented ingredients.
