Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence versus Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence .
Last updated on October 30, 2023. Published on March 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Ingredient Info
daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence 20 ingredients
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence 20 ingredients
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence 20 ingredients
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Methylpropanediol • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Water • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycereth-26 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Carbomer • Arginine • Betaine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Malt Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Allantoin • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Arginine • Sorbitan Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Jasminum Officinale Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Saururus Chinensis Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Castanea Crenata Shell Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Methacrylate • Propylene Glycol • Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate • Acorus Calamus Root Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Parfum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool
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.
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 Waterdaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Glycerindaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Extractdaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycoldaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronatedaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Argininedaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about Betainedaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulosedaymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.
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daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence 20 ingredients
Troiareuke AGT Hydro Essence 40 ingredients
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daymellow Houttuynia Cordata Real Soothing Essence 20 ingredients
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