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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence versus Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner .

Published on August 13, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe essences. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5.5
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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterDipropylene GlycolPropanediolPentylene GlycolGlycerinMethylpropanediolCentella Asiatica Leaf WaterRaffinoseEthylhexylglycerinParfumMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractDisodium EDTAEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractPvm/Ma CopolymerSodium PolyacrylateBeta-GlucanCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractPolyquaternium-51 1,2-HexanediolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerOctyldodeceth-16Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractHydrogenated LecithinPteris Multifida ExtractTromethamineFructooligosaccharidesOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractButylene GlycolSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractLecithinCorallina Officinalis ExtractArtemisia Capillaris Flower ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractEruca Sativa Leaf ExtractMedicago Sativa ExtractTriticum Vulgare Sprout ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractAsparagus Officinalis Root ExtractAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Flower ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractPrunus Persica Kernel ExtractRehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root ExtractBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractTocopherolAlcoholOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract

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.

1
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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Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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.

Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

7
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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.

Byroe Bitter Green Essence Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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