Donginbi Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence EX Versus Donginbi 1899 Single Essence
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Donginbi Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence EX 41 ingredients
Donginbi 1899 Single Essence 27 ingredients
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Donginbi Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence EX 41 ingredients
Donginbi 1899 Single Essence 27 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGinsenosides
Skin ConditioningLeonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Water, Ginsenosides, Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingCitronellol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, 2,3-Butanediol, Alcohol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Adenosine, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Levulinate, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Citronellol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Panax Ginseng Root Water is created by distilling ginseng, popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.
Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.
Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolGinseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract yet.
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 WaterHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholAdenosine 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.
Learn more about AdenosineParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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