Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original
Updated on November 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both essences. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Trehalose, Betaine, Acetyl Glutamine, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemia Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caffeine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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 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.
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.
It 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 BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist 32 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
IT'S EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!
I'm the kind of person who is willing to go all out and drop some money for good skincare if I know I will use up every drop and love it. I've tried a lot of snail mucin products (my oily acne-prone skin LOVES it) and this one is different! I've tried the COSRX and the Peach Slices and both don't compare to this. Peach Slices have a similar texture while Show more
good product, but i don’t notice a difference between this and the much cheaper COSRX option.
