Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion 39 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
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Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion 39 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPEG-8
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Tilia Cordata Wood Extract
RefreshingButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glycerin, PEG-32, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Tilia Cordata Wood Extract, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Salicylate, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Anise Alcohol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-75
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolButylene 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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
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.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
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 TromethamineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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