Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule versus Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule .
Published on August 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 29 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule 41 ingredients
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule 41 ingredients
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule 41 ingredients
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule 56 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dipropylene Glycol • Propanediol • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Tricholoma Matsutake Extract • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract • Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract • Sea Water • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Sedum Sarmentosum Extract • Glycine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Aspartic Acid • Leucine • Alanine • Lysine • Arginine • Tyrosine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Threonine • Valine • Isoleucine • Saccharide Isomerate • Histidine • Cysteine • Methionine • Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Betaine • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Pentylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract • Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Panax Ginseng Berry Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Methylpropanediol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • Adenosine • Fructooligosaccharides • Beta-Glucan • Dextrin • Polyquaternium-51 • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Saccharide Isomerate • Butylene Glycol • Glycosphingolipids • Phospholipids • Glycine • Glutamic Acid • Leucine • Serine • Aspartic Acid • Lysine • Methionine • Valine • Sodium Citrate • Cysteine • Citric Acid • Isoleucine • Alanine • Arginine • Cholesterol • Tyrosine • Threonine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Histidine • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 56.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 10.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 46.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 44.
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.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 18.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 31.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 36.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 23.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 39.
Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.
In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid).
An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient.
Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties.
Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents.
Learn more about Glutamic AcidAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 24.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 37.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract comes from Chinese licorice. This plant is native to Asia and used in Chinese traditional medicine. Chinese licorice root contains antioxidants and polysaccharides.
Antioxidants may help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Polysaccharides help moisturize the skin due to their ability to mimic our natural skin barrier.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 25.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic AcidAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 26.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 40.
We don't have a description for Leucine.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 27.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 38.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 28.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 48.
Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.
Our bodies use lysine for growth and tissue repair. The skin uses amino acids as a precursor for building protein, and therefore keratins, collagen and elastin.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 29.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 41.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 30.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 49.
We don't have a description for Tyrosine.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 31.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 51.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 53.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 33.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 54.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreonineAcwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 34.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 52.
We don't have a description for Valine.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 35.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 43.
We don't have a description for Isoleucine.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 36.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 47.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.
Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 37.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 38.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 55.
Cysteine is an amino acid found in our bodies. It becomes an antioxidant when converted into gluthatione.
Once it becomes gluthatione, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell. Gluthatione has also been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 39.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 45.
We don't have a description for Methionine.
Acwell Real Aqua Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 40.
Acwell Phyto Active Balancing Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 42.
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