Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion Fresh With Sakura Ferment Versus Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence
Updated on February 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion Fresh With Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence 29 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion Fresh With Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Lancôme Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence 29 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Trehalose
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-75
HumectantPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-75, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicArginine
Masking
PEG-32
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialRose Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Faex Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Arginine, PEG-32, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Papain, Sorbic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Rose Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citric Acid
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 WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolButylene 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.
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 AcidCaprylyl 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 GlycolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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