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Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence Versus DR's Secret AR Essence A3

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Updated on April 18, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower. It is rich in antioxidants.

The antioxidant properties in lotus flower come from compounds such as flavonoids.

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

Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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!

Learn more about Water

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When to use

Mixsoon Lotus Flower Essence 3 ingredients

DR's Secret AR Essence A3 15 ingredients

11 Routines
64% use in am
36% use in pm
82% use every day
1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day

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Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Hydrating 100%

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