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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion .

Published on January 04, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner American Brand United States

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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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
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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 Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 11.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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 Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 12.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 17.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH 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.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 24.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Acid

Laneige Focus Active Ampoule [Soy Peptide] contains this as ingredient number 25.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

46% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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