AHC Beauty Youth Focus Essence Versus L'Oreal YOUTH CODE Fresh Mix Ferment Pre-essence Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
AHC Beauty Youth Focus Essence 62 ingredients
L'Oreal YOUTH CODE Fresh Mix Ferment Pre-essence Mask 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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AHC Beauty Youth Focus Essence 62 ingredients
L'Oreal YOUTH CODE Fresh Mix Ferment Pre-essence Mask 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Bisabolol
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium EDTA
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinal, Silica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Adenosine, Polyquaternium-51, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopherol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Trideceth-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Carbomer, Carnosine, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Myristic Acid, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-40
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Papain
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineBifida 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 LysateGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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AHC Beauty Youth Focus Essence 62 ingredients
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