Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence Versus Primark Balancing Face Mist

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence versus Primark Balancing Face Mist .

Published on February 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence

Primark Balancing Face Mist

Essence American Brand United States

Facial Treatment British Brand United Kingdom

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.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients

Primark Balancing Face Mist 17 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients

Primark Balancing Face Mist 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (3)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients

Primark Balancing Face Mist 17 ingredients

Water • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Polyglycerin-3 • Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Butylene Glycol • Diglycerin • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Citrate • BHA • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Biotin • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol

Water • Propylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Kluyveromyces Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Limonene • Linalool

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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 12.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 14.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 9.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 8.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 13.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.

Primark Balancing Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked