Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner Versus Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner versus Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence .

Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on August 27, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing 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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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence

Toner South Korean Brand

Essence South Korean Brand

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner 28 ingredients

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 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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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner 28 ingredients

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

PHA

Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (4)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner 28 ingredients

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence 49 ingredients

Bifida Ferment Lysate • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Betula Alba Juice • Rice Ferment Filtrate • Water • Aspergillus Ferment • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Gluconate • Allantoin • Lactobacillus • Disodium EDTA • Tromethamine • Mentha Piperita Oil • Gluconolactone • Salicylic Acid • Panthenol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate

Bifida Ferment Lysate • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Rice Ferment Filtrate • Aspergillus Ferment • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Water • Betaine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trehalose • Lactobacillus • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Trideceth-10 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tromethamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Tropolone • Allantoin • Butylene Glycol • Coptis Japonica Extract • Arginine • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Calcium Carbonate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Niacinamide • Dextrin • Glycine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Leucine • Alanine • Lysine • Tyrosine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Threonine • Valine • Isoleucine • Phenoxyethanol • Histidine • Methionine • Cysteine

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Bifida Ferment Lysate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.

Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.

Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.

Learn more about Bifida Ferment Lysate

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Liked

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is created from fermenting Saccharomyces, a yeast also known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast.

As a humectant, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated. This is due to its beta-glucan content.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rice Ferment Filtrate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Rice Ferment Filtrate is created by fermenting rice, or oryza sativa. A common name for this ingredient is sake, the traditional Japanese fermented rice alcoholic beverage.

Rice ferment is skin-conditioning and contains anti-aging components.

Rice contains numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.

A study from 2013 found fermented rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production.

Learn more about Rice Ferment Filtrate

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

Water

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 Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aspergillus Ferment

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Aspergillus Ferment.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 20.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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 Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.

Lactobacillus

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.

Lactobacillus has antibacterial and antifungal properties (that's why we can eat the fermented foods above).

Lactobacillus is also skin conditioning and helps soothe the skin.

Read about lactobacillus ferment here.

Learn more about Lactobacillus

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tromethamine

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level 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.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine

Neogen Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.

Butylene Glycol

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 Real Ferment Micro Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved