Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both essences. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSorbitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Yeast Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Sucrose, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolWater. 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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Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
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