Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch versus innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence .
Published on June 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Ingredient Info
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence 33 ingredients
Trehalose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cellulose Gum • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Glycine Soja Oil • Allantoin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Adenosine • Retinol • Madecassoside • Hyaluronic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • BHT • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA
Water • Butylene Glycol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Alcohol • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether • Polysorbate 20 • Propanediol • Salicylic Acid • Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Potassium Hydroxide • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Madecassoside • Glyceryl Caprylate • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Beta-Glucan • Orchid Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Glycerininnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 4.
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizateinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 8.
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about Madecassosideinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 11.
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic Acidinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 13.
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Propanediolinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 19.
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 EDTAinnisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch contains this as ingredient number 23.
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.
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innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence 33 ingredients
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innisfree Retinol Cica Focusing Patch 23 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Spot Essence 33 ingredients
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