Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on April 08, 2023
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 peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Alcohol • Tapioca Starch • Tromethamine • Propylene Glycol • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Coffea Robusta Seed Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Harungana Madagascariensis Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • EDTA • CI 14700 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 • Dextran
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Oryza Sativa Lees Extract • Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract • Algae Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Caffeine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Betaine • Maltodextrin • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Citric Acid • Trehalose • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-75 • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterClarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 PropanediolClarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 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 TromethamineClarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 19.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 28.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateClarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
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Clarins Super Restorative Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
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