innisfree Green Tea Ceramide Milk Barrier Essence Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule
This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This acne ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water to clear breakouts and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Trimetaphosphate
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mannitol, Polyglycerin-3, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Oleate, Lecithin, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Myristyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Trimetaphosphate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Centella Asiatica Extract 55%
Cleansing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 9.4%
Antimicrobial
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract 55%, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 9.4%, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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
