Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer versus Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on November 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Niacinamide • Glyceryl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Benzyl Glycol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Butylene Glycol • Limonia Acidissima Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Extract • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Panthenol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Benzoate • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caramel • Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate • Raspberry Ketone • Coumarin • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Isohexadecane • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Benzyl Alcohol • Dimethiconol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Methylparaben • Peg-100 Stearate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polysorbate 80 • Stearic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Propylparaben • Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate • Ethylparaben • Sorbitan Oleate • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Polyquaternium-7 • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate • Methicone • CI 77891 • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WateriWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlyceriniWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
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.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenoliWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 EDTAiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumiWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
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iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
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iWhite Korea AERA Pore Blur Whitening Moisturizer 32 ingredients
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