innisfree Forest for Men Pore Care All In One Essence Versus innisfree Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMannitol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetic Acid
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Mannitol, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycoproteins, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, BHT, Potassium Hydroxide, Acetic Acid, Tocopherol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 95%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Mannitol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 95%, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ectoin, Hyaluronic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Mannitol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Sorbic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
