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Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Rx Intensive Moist Versus BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots

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Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
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Updated on December 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots

Water

Skin Conditioning

Panax Ginseng Root Extract 11%

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract 8.75%

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract 8.75%

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract 8.75%

Skin Conditioning

Arctium Lappa Root Extract 8.75%

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycereth-26

Humectant
0 / 0

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Humectant

Viscum Album Leaf Extract

Soothing

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Poria Cocos Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

Astringent

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Emollient

Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sedum Rosea Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Humectant

Punica Granatum Extract

Astringent

Morus Alba Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Antimicrobial

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Disodium EDTA

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Caramel

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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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 

When to use

42 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
95% use every day
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6 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
67% use every day