Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Toner Essence Versus Skin Game Theory Brightening Essence
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Toner Essence 45 ingredients
Skin Game Theory Brightening Essence 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Toner Essence 45 ingredients
Skin Game Theory Brightening Essence 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Lactobacillus/Collagen/Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Leaf Extract Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus/Collagen/Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Leaf Extract Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Squalane, Allantoin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene 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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