Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence versus Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray .
Published on February 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence 29 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence 29 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence 29 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
Water • Serine • Glycerin • Lactic Acid • Glycine • PCA • Urea • Acetyl Glucosamine • Glucose • Histidine • Lysine Hcl • Glutamine • Leucine • Tyrosine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Phenylalanine • Sodium Chloride • Potassium PCA • Calcium PCA • Magnesium PCA • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Nitrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Gluconate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Sodium PCA • Propanediol • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Fructooligosaccharides • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Lactic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Zinc Gluconate • Sodium Lactate • Magnesium Aspartate • PCA • Alanine • Arginine • Glycine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Threonine • Valine • Aspartic Acid • Calcium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Trehalose • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xylitol • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Tapioca Starch • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Lactate • Polysorbate 20 • Citric Acid • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 WaterCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 20.
PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 21.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic AcidCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 28.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 SorbateCyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 54.
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Cyla Essence Initiale - Initial Essence 29 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
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