KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brighter Balance Essence Versus Apivita Natural Cosmetics Aqua Beelicious Perfecting & Hydrating Toner
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brighter Balance Essence 29 ingredients
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Aqua Beelicious Perfecting & Hydrating Toner 28 ingredients
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KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Brighter Balance Essence 29 ingredients
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Aqua Beelicious Perfecting & Hydrating Toner 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Biotin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lysolecithin, Panthenol, Pullulan, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventXylitylglucoside
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xylitol
HumectantFructose
HumectantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Propolis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Honey, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Inulin, Anhydroxylitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xylitol, Fructose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolRosa Canina Fruit Extract is from Rosehip. Rosehips are a fruit from a wild rose bush native to Eurasia and Africa.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids that hydrate skin. Having hydrated skin helps reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Vitamins C and E are potent antioxidants and may help with anti-aging. The fatty acids are emollients that help soften and hydrate your skin.
Another potent vitamin found in rosehip is Vitamin A, or retinol. Retinol encourages collagen production in the skin.
Rosehip extract may help with brightening the skin. Several components, such as beta-carotene, are able to reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractIngredient Ratings
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