Clé de Peau Beauté Concentrated Brightening Serum Versus Sk-II GenOptics Spot Essence Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clé de Peau Beauté Concentrated Brightening Serum 66 ingredients
Sk-II GenOptics Spot Essence Serum 37 ingredients
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Clé de Peau Beauté Concentrated Brightening Serum 66 ingredients
Sk-II GenOptics Spot Essence Serum 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPotassium Methoxysalicylate
BleachingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLauryl Betaine
CleansingTrehalose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycine
Buffering
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientTheanine
EmollientPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Glucosamine Hcl
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl Betaine, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Glycine, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Mica, Isostearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Batyl Alcohol, Theanine, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Glucosamine Hcl, Tocopherol, BHT, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNylon-12
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningInositol
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Hexyldecanol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75130
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Nylon-12, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Inositol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Laureth-7, Benzyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Hexyldecanol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Oil, Methicone, CI 77492, CI 75130
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumWe don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate yet.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 EDTATocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
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