Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule Versus Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Glycerin

Cyclopentasiloxane

Squalane

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Niacinamide

Dimethicone

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Arachidyl Alcohol

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

C12-16 Alcohols

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Behenyl Alcohol

Erythritol

Polysorbate 60

1,2-Hexanediol

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Stearyl Alcohol

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Arachidyl Glucoside

Palmitic Acid

2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Allantoin

Carbomer

1 / 0

Tromethamine

Buffering

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Isohexadecane

Persea Gratissima Oil

0-3 / 0 Oil Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Adenosine

Polysorbate 80

0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Disodium EDTA

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

3 / 0 Oil Icon

Ceramide NP

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Sorbitan Oleate

3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Glucose

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Phosphate

Pentylene Glycol

Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Polysorbate 20

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cholesterol

Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Erythritol, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Palmitic Acid, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ceramide NP, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cholesterol, Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Astaxanthin, Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Lecithin

Phosphatidylcholine

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Sh-Polypeptide-1

Astaxanthin

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract 85%

Panthenol 5%

1,2-Hexanediol

Niacinamide

Trehalose

Betaine

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Arginine

Masking

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Water

Allantoin

Pentylene Glycol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Caffeine

Acetyl Glucosamine

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Adenosine

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Disodium EDTA

Tranexamic Acid

Astringent

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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Ferulic Acid

Antimicrobial

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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 Glycol

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

Learn more about Niacinamide

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

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 Allantoin

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning

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.

Learn more about Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

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 EDTA

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Ingredient Ratings

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

TW-Real Bifida Ampoule

Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule

When to use

Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule 62 ingredients

Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule 26 ingredients

22 Routines

41% use in am

59% use in pm

82% use every day

132 Routines

49% use in am

51% use in pm

87% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule 62 ingredients

2.7 /5

from 3 ratings

Absorbs Well (2) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)

Niki Sdni

7 months ago

Review

I haven’t used a full bottle only tried for few days, still didn’t like it that much, what does it suppose to do? Not a bad product, but many many better alternatives are available

#expensive

#hydrating

#absorbs well

#no scent

TW-Real Bifida Ampoule

Suzanne S.

1 month ago

Review

I absolutely loved the original version of this serum. It helped my oily, cystic-acne prone skin retain moisture and let my skin handle harsher products like acid exfoliants and benzoyl peroxide without completely stripping my skin. This new formulation is a list of the worst ingredients for oily and acne prone skin. Using the SkinSort match score, the original formulation was a 88% match for Show more

#broke me out

TW-Real Bifida Ampoule

Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule 26 ingredients

4.3 /5

from 4 ratings

Great Value (1) Irritating (1) Light (1)

Erin Loveday

7 months ago

Review

it kind of has some scent I can’t put my finger on it. It is abit irritating for my dry sensitive skin doesn’t absorb into the skin well.

#irritating

#light scent

Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule

Aria Sg

6 months ago

Review

Perfect for combination skin! It helps fade acne scars while providing lightweight hydration. Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky, but results take time with consistent use.

#great value

#light