Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion Versus innisfree Green Tea Balancing Emulsion
Updated on August 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe emulsions. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, PHA 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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion 52 ingredients
innisfree Green Tea Balancing Emulsion 22 ingredients
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Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion 52 ingredients
innisfree Green Tea Balancing Emulsion 22 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantBatyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Brassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Squalane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-180
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Betaine, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Beta-Glucan, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Batyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Yeast Extract, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, Pearl Powder, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-180, Gluconolactone, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Glucose, Tocopherol
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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideC14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.
We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside yet.
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 EDTAGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion 52 ingredients
innisfree Green Tea Balancing Emulsion 22 ingredients
