Etude House SoonJung Cica Calming Ampoule Essence Versus Heveblue Salmon Caring Newpair PDRN Booster
This calming essence is formulated around Panthenol and Madecassoside to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Sodium DNA to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingBetaine
Humectant
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingSalmon Egg Extract
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-62
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Sodium DNA, Propanediol, Tripropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Water, Xanthan Gum, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Betaine, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Poloxamer 407, Salmon Egg Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-62
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosidePropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
