Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on May 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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.
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
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 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 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 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 • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Oryza Sativa Lees Extract • Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract • Algae Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Caffeine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Betaine • Maltodextrin • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Citric Acid • Trehalose • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-75 • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
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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.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 12.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 26.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 28.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 20.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKeys Soulcare Tranquil Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
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Keys Soulcare Tranquil Essence 31 ingredients
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