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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment versus Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic .

Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on September 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Essence American Brand United States
Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment contains this as ingredient number 9.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment contains this as ingredient number 17.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment contains this as ingredient number 25.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment contains this as ingredient number 26.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic contains this as ingredient number 25.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

58% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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