Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence versus La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion .
Last updated on March 19, 2024. Published on April 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence 29 ingredients
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence 29 ingredients
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence 29 ingredients
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion 39 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Saccharide Isomerate • Inulin • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Fomes Officinalis Extract • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Prunus Persica Juice • Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract • Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract • Pyrus Malus Juice • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Xanthan Gum • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Citric Acid • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Menthyl Lactate • Sclerotium Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Sodium Citrate • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Caviar Water • Water • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Glycoproteins • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Caviar Extract • Lens Esculenta Seed Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Yeast Extract • Ergothioneine • Saccharide Isomerate • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Amodimethicone • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Salicylate • Lactobacillus Ferment • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Parfum • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Eugenol • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.
Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.
Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.
Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GumNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Learn more about ParfumNatura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence 29 ingredients
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