Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence versus e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence .
Published on March 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
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
Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence 23 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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence 23 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters • Trehalose • Sodium Lactate • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Phyllostachys Pubescens Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Propylene Glycol • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Tromethamine • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate
Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Trehalose • Niacinamide • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Cyclodextrin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium PCA • Urea • Polyquaternium-51 • Triacetin • Cocos Nucifera Water • Coceth-7 • Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 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.
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 WaterKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence 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 GlycerinKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 HyaluronateKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 GlycolKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 26.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 EDTAKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 27.
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence 23 ingredients
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Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Water Essence 23 ingredients
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