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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence versus innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean .

Published on March 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

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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Starts at $18.19
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Starts at $79.00

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
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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.

Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.

This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.

The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.

Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.

Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.

Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.

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innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
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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innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24.

innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

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innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
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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innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence contains this as ingredient number 26.

innisfree Firming Energy Essence with Fermented Soybean contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

38% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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