Filorga NCEF-Essence Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner
Updated on May 20, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Filorga NCEF-Essence 81 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner 16 ingredients
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Filorga NCEF-Essence 81 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientCetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glucose
HumectantCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingHistidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningTryptophan
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Serine
MaskingCystine
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingOrnithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
HumectantNicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Proline
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Coenzyme A
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Glucuronate
HumectantThiamine Diphosphate
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
HumectantNiacin
Smoothing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCalcium Pantothenate
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Citric Acid, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose Palmitate, Cetrimonium Bromide, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Glyceryl Linoleate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Glucose, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Xanthan Gum, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Sulfate, Glutamine, Sodium Phosphate, Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Lysine Hcl, Arginine Hcl, Alanine, Histidine Hcl, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Ornithine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Tocopherol, Proline, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine Hcl, Coenzyme A, CI 17200, Sodium Glucuronate, Thiamine Diphosphate, Retinyl Acetate, Inositol, Niacin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Thiamine Hcl, Folic 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 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 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.
- 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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Filorga NCEF-Essence 81 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner 16 ingredients
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Filorga NCEF-Essence 81 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner 16 ingredients
I wanted to love this because it brightened and softened part of my skin. But this ended up breaking me out with large cystic acne. Disappeared when i stopped using.
Japanese hidden treasure. Be consistent and patient then u will notice a wonderful results. Minimized pores and gave me brighter skin. Light weight and kept my skin balanced
