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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner versus Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet .

Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on April 03, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Sheet Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Sheet Mask

Sheet masks are one-time use masks that go over the face. They are usually used after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions).

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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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.

1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 18.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

46% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner 26 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Oily (1)
IsabelaSoaresdeFigueirdo_819's avatar

IsabelaSoaresdeFigueirdo_819

3 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

It's an incredible product for dry skin like mine.It's extremely hydrating and the results are seen immediately, I don't think my skin has ever...

It's an incredible product for dry skin like mine.It's extremely hydrating and the results are seen immediately, I don't think my skin has ever felt so shiny and soft after immediately using a product. It helps a lot with skin tone and dehydration, but I don't feel like it's a hydrating enough product to use alone, I still feel the need for moisturizer after.

Esfolio Pure Skin Niacinamide Black Bean Essence Mask Sheet 26 ingredients

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