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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence versus MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence .

Published on June 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence American Brand United States

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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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Water 74% • Glycerin • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Water • Dipropylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Polysorbate 60 • Propanediol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Rosa Damascena Extract • Tromethamine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Adenosine • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Allantoin • Panthenol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Butylene Glycol • Rice Ferment Filtrate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Morus Alba Bark Extract • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Ceramide 3 • Cyanocobalamin • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • C12-16 Alcohols • Palmitic Acid • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Saussurea Involucrata Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Maltodextrin • Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract • Milk Extract • Pearl Extract • Cholesterol • Propolis Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Retinyl Palmitate • Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharide Hydrolysate • Stearic Acid • Glucose • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract • Tocopherol • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Rutin • Hydroxycinnamic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Squalane • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Diglycerin • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sea Water • Panthenol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phospholipids • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Beta-Glucan • Butylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Algin • Propanediol • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hydroxide

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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: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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!

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Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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 Propanediol

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Gum

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

Learn more about Panthenol

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
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.

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 34.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 55.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

12
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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

Neogen Dermalogy Hyal Glow Rose Essence contains this as ingredient number 58.

MAKE Beauty Micro Ferment Rice Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.

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11% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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