Benton Fermentation Essence Versus Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
Updated on July 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 8 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, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benton Fermentation Essence 30 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Benton Fermentation Essence 30 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence 35 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingArginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Acetate, Isopentyldiol, Sucrose Palmitate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Sodium Surfactin, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acanthopanax Senticosus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Chitin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Arbutin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adenosine, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Chitin, Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Studies show GFF improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.
This ingredient tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF.
Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation.
One study found GFF helped regulate sebum (oil) production and keratin in participants.
GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateGlycerin 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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