Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence Versus Eminence Organics Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence
Updated on April 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence 27 ingredients
Eminence Organics Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence 27 ingredients
Eminence Organics Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence 45 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Betaine, Isopentyldiol, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey Extract, Ceramide NP, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Squalane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Arginine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glucomannan, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Prunus Armeniaca Juice
MoisturisingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Inulin
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Heptyl Glucoside
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Prunus Armeniaca Juice, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Inulin, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Heptyl Glucoside, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Tropolone, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Juice, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCitric 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 GlycolMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinIngredient Ratings
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Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence 27 ingredients
Eminence Organics Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence 45 ingredients
Reviews
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Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence 27 ingredients
So I think this feels fabulous as it goes on the skin. It does feel tacky as it dries down,almost like a primer. So I actually haven’t had to use anything but this to get the same effect! If you are a dry skin girly you will enjoy, however oily girls may want to beware and don’t overdo. It does have a bit of sheen to it as it dries but looks great. (Again..mature dry girl here!) there is no scent Show more
Super hydrating, yet oil free and only one ingredient that's not quite fungal acne safe. I'm super impressed. I'll probably use this forever. It's really difficult to find any product like this. My skin is combo (leaning towards oily), acne-prone, and dehydrated during the winter.
Eminence Organics Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence 45 ingredients
Skin feels soft
No idea if this works but its a pleasant experience and the scent is very yeasty. Feels nice on skin
