La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne Versus Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist
This acne treatment is formulated around Adapalene to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
This brightening essence is formulated around Caffeine and Panax Ginseng Root Extract to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pantethine
EmollientPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Sorbitol
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Creatine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningTourmaline
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingEssential Oil Blend
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Polysorbate 20, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Caffeine, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pantethine, Pisum Sativum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sorbitol, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Creatine, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Faex Extract, Tourmaline, Adenosine Phosphate, Folic Acid, Glucosamine Hcl, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Essential Oil Blend
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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