Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence Versus Skin Functional Hydrating Tonic
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence 30 ingredients
Skin Functional Hydrating Tonic 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence 30 ingredients
Skin Functional Hydrating Tonic 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dna
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Dna, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Glycine, Proline, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leucine, Saccharide Isomerate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-8 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Callus Culture
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantCopper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantArginine
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Callus Culture, Xylitylglucoside, Copper Chlorophyll, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Ascorbic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, CI 77220, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glutathione, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol1,2-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
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideThis ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence 30 ingredients
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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence 30 ingredients
Watery with slight gloopiness- makes skin feel bouncy and so far hasn’t been an acne trigger for me
Water like texture, well hydrating product🩵
