Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid versus Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence .
Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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
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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 🎉
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Salicylic Acid • Castanea Crenata Shell Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Allantoin
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract comes from the shell of the chestnut.
Studies show chestnut shells to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging molecules. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Learn more about Castanea Crenata Shell ExtractIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 12.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIsntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 19.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 BHA 2% Clear Liquid contains this as ingredient number 21.
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid 21 ingredients
BrittBrine
HG! This is my favorite chemical exfoliant I have ever used! I will use this forever!
It's a watery toner but the next morning my face looks so...
HG! This is my favorite chemical exfoliant I have ever used! I will use this forever!
It's a watery toner but the next morning my face looks so nice and feels so smooth. It has helped with acne and doesn't sting if using on healthy skin. It also doesn't dry out my skin if I leave it on for a while before putting other products on.
ChantelleAng
GREAT exfoliator for ppl with sensitive skin. so gentle and is very effective. its so much better than paula's choice for me, so much more gentle...
GREAT exfoliator for ppl with sensitive skin. so gentle and is very effective. its so much better than paula's choice for me, so much more gentle highly recc!!!
Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Clear Essence 25 ingredients
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