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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion versus Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX .

Published on July 17, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Emulsion South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

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.

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
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.

Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 14.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Alcohol.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 20.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 21.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 24.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
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 Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 27.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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 Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 29.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 30.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 40.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 41.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tillandsia Usneoides Extract.

Laneige Time Freeze Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 42.

Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX contains this as ingredient number 6.

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23% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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