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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule versus D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ .

Published on February 29, 2024

Overview

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 and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterMethylpropanediolGlycerinHydrogenated PolyisobuteneMethyl Gluceth-201,2-HexanediolLaminaria Japonica ExtractEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractCollagen ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractTuber Magnatum ExtractTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractTilia Vulgaris Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower Extract Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractHydrogenated LecithinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilPersea Gratissima OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilOenothera Biennis OilGlycine Soja OilCamellia Japonica Seed OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit OilSodium HyaluronateBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceCananga Odorata Flower OilCeteareth-20Glyceryl Stearate SeAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineButylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolXanthan GumGlyceryl PolymethacrylateAdenosineFructooligosaccharidesBeta-GlucanCeramide NPHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidDextrinHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolXylitolGlucoseMannoseHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateTocopherolSodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerPotassium HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidHydroxyacetophenoneLimoneneCitral

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tuber Magnatum Extract.

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant. It is an herb native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent. It is used in traditional cooking and medicine.

The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.

Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.

Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.

Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.

The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell.

Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata Extract

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.

This orange is commonly used in cosmetics and food. It is a common ingredient for marmalade.

Citrus peels are often made up of mainly limonene, a fragrance with a citrus scent. They also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 23.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 26.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 27.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 28.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 39.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

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)-

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D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 40.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 41.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 46.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.

Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.

This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).

According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.

Learn more about Xylitylglucoside

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 53.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.

Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.

This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).

According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.

This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.

Learn more about Anhydroxylitol

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 54.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

Learn more about Xylitol

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 55.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.

Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.

Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.

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D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 56.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Tocopherol

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 59.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 65.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

Learn more about Citral

D'Alba White Truffle Intensive Vegan Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 66.

D'Alba Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

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12% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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