Lanc么me Clarifique Double Treatment Essence Versus Senka A.L.L. Clear Water Micellar + Toner Formula Acne Care
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicPapain
Skin Conditioning
PEG-32
HumectantBisabolol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Papain, PEG-32, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Benzoic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-30-Buteth-30
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PPG-30-Buteth-30, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Butylene Glycol, Sericin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it鈥檚 still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
