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What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Estée Lauder Nutritious Radiant Essence Lotion 27 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence 28 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
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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 helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Sodium 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 HydroxidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Estée Lauder Nutritious Radiant Essence Lotion 27 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence 28 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Nutritious Radiant Essence Lotion 27 ingredients
AideeCantu
This helped repair your skin barrier and it didn’t break you out
It does take a while for it to sink in though
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Micro Capsule Skin Replenishing Essence 28 ingredients
tsmeu
I got this as part of a bundle deal and based on the name was under the impression at the time that this contains ceramides. I do find the name of...
I got this as part of a bundle deal and based on the name was under the impression at the time that this contains ceramides. I do find the name of this quite misleading, as this is just part of Elizabeth Arden's "Ceramide" product line but doesn't actually have any ceramides in it. The website claims that this helps support the skin's own ceramide production, but they don't really elaborate how nor show any proof so I'm pretty sceptical about those claims. I was super disappointed when I realized that this didn't contain ceramides or anything else seemingly noteworthy and expected to hate the product, but I actually really love this.
I like to use an essence as the first step after cleansing to rehydrate my skin, and as someone with dry skin I've recently discovered a preference for essences that also contain a bit of oil to help replenish some of the lipids that cleansing would have washed away. I find that this has just about the perfect amount of oil for me - it feels replenishing but doesn't leave an oily feel on the skin or interfere with the absorption of things I layer on top. This is also super hydrating.
I would give this 5 stars if it wasn't for the misleading name and the dispensing technique/packaging being a bit hard to get a hang of.