Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Filorga Time-Filler Essence versus Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence .
Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on March 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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.
Ingredient Info
Filorga Time-Filler Essence 74 ingredients
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Filorga Time-Filler Essence 74 ingredients
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Filorga Time-Filler Essence 74 ingredients
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Isopentyldiol • Gluconolactone • Polysorbate 20 • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Hydroxide • Chondrus Crispus Powder • Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract • Parfum • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Maltodextrin • Adenosine • Sucrose Palmitate • Glucose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glyceryl Linoleate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Calcium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Glutamine • Sodium Phosphate • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Acetate • Tocopherol • 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 • Proline • Methionine • Taurine • Hydroxyproline • Glucosamine Hcl • Coenzyme A • Sodium Glucuronate • Thiamine Diphosphate • Retinyl Acetate • Inositol • Niacin • Niacinamide • Pyridoxine Hcl • Biotin • Calcium Pantothenate • Riboflavin • Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate • Thiamine Hcl • Folic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Cystine • Glycine • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Carbonate • Sodium PCA • Sodium Chloride
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Filorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 HydroxideFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 45.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Cystine.
Filorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 48.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideFilorga Time-Filler Essence contains this as ingredient number 67.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
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Filorga Time-Filler Essence 74 ingredients
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
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