Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence Versus Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence versus Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on July 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water

Essence Canadian Brand Canada

Toner South Korean Brand

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.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence 26 ingredients

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water 13 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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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence 26 ingredients

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water 13 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

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

Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence 26 ingredients

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water 13 ingredients

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water • Water • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pyrus Malus Fruit Water • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Glycerin • Betaine • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA

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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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glycerin

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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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence 26 ingredients

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water 13 ingredients

54% are loved or liked

12% have mixed ratings

12% are disliked or very disliked

23% have no rating yet

62% are loved or liked

15% have mixed ratings

15% are disliked or very disliked

8% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence 26 ingredients

Dear, Klairs Daily Skin Softening Water 13 ingredients

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Reviews

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Indeed Labs Microbiome Essence 26 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

gemmajaws

2 years ago · Dry Skin

Review

Silky essence
This may seem like a minor thing but I really like that Indeed Labs includes a tiny flap/stopper to cover the dispensing hole in this...

Silky essence
This may seem like a minor thing but I really like that Indeed Labs includes a tiny flap/stopper to cover the dispensing hole in this essence, keeping air out of the product as well as added protection from spills/seeping. The liquid has a luxurious feel to it, very thin yet silky, and it's fragrance free! I prefer pouring a few drops in the palm of my hand and applying directly to my face vs using a cotton round which soaks up too much product. At first I wasn’t sure I’d like it, seemed like an unnecessary step in my skin care routine, which I like to keep fairly simple. However, this has quickly become a must-have for me both in the morning and evening, providing much needed hydration before applying my other skincare products.