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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence versus DR's Secret AR Essence A3 .

Published on August 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence Singaporean Brand Singapore

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.

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

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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Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower, Nelumbiumspeciosum.

Lotus flower extract has antioxidant properties from compounds such as flavonoids. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

In traditional Asian medicine, Lotus flower seeds were used to help treat inflammation.

Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

67% are loved or liked
33% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

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