DHC Skin Refresh Versus Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion
Updated on December 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily 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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Ingredient Info
DHC Skin Refresh 14 ingredients
Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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DHC Skin Refresh 14 ingredients
Labo Labo Super Keana Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Collagen Water
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Sebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventPentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ubiquinone, Resveratrol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Orange Roughy Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. 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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