DR's Secret AR Essence A3 Versus The Saem Derma Plan Soothing Barrier Ampoule
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients
The Saem Derma Plan Soothing Barrier Ampoule 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients
The Saem Derma Plan Soothing Barrier Ampoule 24 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Veronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPoterium Officinale Root Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinWater. 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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