COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum Versus TONYMOLY Pure Dew Tea Tree & Yuja C Essence
Updated on August 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
TONYMOLY Pure Dew Tea Tree & Yuja C Essence 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
TONYMOLY Pure Dew Tea Tree & Yuja C Essence 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients
TONYMOLY Pure Dew Tea Tree & Yuja C Essence 39 ingredients
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