ESPA Overnight Glow Enzyme Peel Versus Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow
Updated on May 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
ESPA Overnight Glow Enzyme Peel 50 ingredients
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow 43 ingredients
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ESPA Overnight Glow Enzyme Peel 50 ingredients
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Coco-Caprylate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Gluconate, Pullulan, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Silica, Linolenic Acid, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Isostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Propanediol
SolventGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bromelain, Papain, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Polysilicone-11, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Myristyl Glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-40 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, CI 75810
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate yet.
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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneXanthan 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 GumCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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