Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence versus Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion .
Last updated on January 12, 2024. Published on February 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
Emulsion
A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.
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Ingredient Info
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion 25 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion 25 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Castanea Crenata Shell Extract • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid • Madecassoside • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Allantoin • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Caprylic Acid • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Sucrose Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Glycerin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycolic Acid 4% • Lactic Acid 4% • Potassium Hydroxide
Water • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Beeswax • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Allantoin • Beta-Glucan • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • Disodium EDTA • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone
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1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractIsntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinIsntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GlycerinIsntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 5.
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