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ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence Versus AXIS - Y Vita Frost Chilling Essence

Essence
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe essences. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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 Glycol
Skin Conditioning

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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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. Stay hydrated!

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

ma:nyo Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence 13 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
sridha_anushrita's avatar

Anushrita Sridha

5 months ago
Review

This is the worst product that I ever tried on my face. My rosesea was mild , but after this I felt burning sensation on my face . My mom who doesn't have any sensitivity on her face , also faced the same issues ( redness , itching , burning)
Please check before buying.

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating
#doesn't work
AnaG's avatar

AnaG

1 year ago
Review

Bought for my husband. He likes it. Fluid and non sticky but very hidrating. His rosacea didn't complain. Happy husband happy wife without someone using her skincare.

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent

AXIS - Y Vita Frost Chilling Essence 25 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
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Remi Shen

3 months ago
Review

This serum has a really nice texture and spreads nicely. I just found it didn't do very much for my skin.