Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion versus Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam .
Published on September 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 23 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and 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.
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion 44 ingredients
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam 36 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion 44 ingredients
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion 44 ingredients
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Polyglycerin-3 • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-8 • Mannitol • Peg-32 • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Cellulose • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Peg-150 • Parfum • Alcaligenes Polysaccharides • Acrylates Copolymer • Hydroxylated Lecithin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Niacinamide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Malva Sylvestris Extract • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract • Linalool • Citronellol • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Kluyveromyces Extract • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Dna • Disodium Phosphate • CI 60730 • BHA • Ergothioneine • Potassium Chloride • Potassium Phosphate
Water • Glycerin • Peg-8 • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Potassium Hydroxide • Lauric Acid • Myristic Acid • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Parfum • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Malva Sylvestris Extract • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract • Kluyveromyces Extract • Ergothioneine • Sodium Dna • Menthoxypropanediol • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Chloride • Disodium Phosphate • Potassium Chloride • Potassium Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Citronellol
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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 WaterDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam 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 GlycerinDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 32.
PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
Learn more about Peg-8Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Leontopodium Alpinum Extract.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Malva Sylvestris Extract.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 18.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 20.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 35.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 36.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Kluyveromyces Extract.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 34.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 SorbateDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 27.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium DNA is an emerging anti-aging ingredient.
It is created by taking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and purifying it with sodium hydroxide.
The DNA is extracted from several different animal sources, including: calf thymus, the gonadic tissue of a male sturgeon, or herring / salmon sperm.
You have probably seen this ingredient in anti-aging skincare. But what is it?
DNA is composed of nucleotides, or chemical building blocks. Nucleotides include adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). Talk about a flashback to biology! Nucleosides are formed from these nucleotides.
The science behind Sodium DNA is based on an ingredient called Polydeoxyribonucleotide or PDRN.
PDRN are DNA fragments mainly extracted from the sperm cells of trout or salmon. Meaning, PDRN can be derived from Sodium DNA.
PDRN consists of chains of nucleotides and nucleosides mentioned above. They can range anywhere from 80 - 2000 pairs.
Studies show PDRN has the following properties:
Further studies are needed to truly confirm this ingredients anti-aging ability (Remember, retinol has decades of research!).
When using this ingredient, is is best to ask a brand about the source of their Sodium DNA. You'll want to find products where the Sodium DNA is sourced from fish. Some Sodium DNA is derived from calf / cow thymus.
Learn more about Sodium DnaDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 38.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Disodium Phosphate.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 42.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 22.
Potassium Chloride can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
Dior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 30.
Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.
In cosmetics, potassium phosphate is used to adjust the pH level of products. Our skin has a natural pH level. Maintaining this pH level is important for our skin barrier. If the skin barrier is disrupted, our skin can experience dehydration and irritation.
This ingredient is used in medicine to help treat low blood levels of phosphorus.
Learn more about Potassium PhosphateDior DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 44.
Dior Diorsnow Essence of Light Purifying Brightening Foam contains this as ingredient number 31.
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