Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence versus rhode Glazing Milk Essence .
Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on February 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones 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.
Ingredient Info
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
rhode Glazing Milk Essence 40 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
rhode Glazing Milk Essence 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
rhode Glazing Milk Essence 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Cystine • Glycine • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Carbonate • Sodium PCA • Sodium Chloride
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Coconut Alkanes • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate • Polyglyceryl-10 Mono/Dioleate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Beta-Glucan • Copper Gluconate • Magnesium Aspartate • Oleic Acid • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Gluconate • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Phosphatidylglycerol • Phytosphingosine • Caprylyl Glycol • Cholesterol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Carbomer • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Phytate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Citric Acid
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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 WaterPond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinPond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 GlycolPond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronatePond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 HyaluronatePond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerPond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 17.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.
rhode Glazing Milk Essence contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Pond's Bright Beauty Perfect Potion Essence 25 ingredients
rhode Glazing Milk Essence 40 ingredients
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MariaFlowers
Love the product but can’t stand the packaging. There’s not a lot of product and the lid is almost impossible to remove. I don’t even close the lid...
Love the product but can’t stand the packaging. There’s not a lot of product and the lid is almost impossible to remove. I don’t even close the lid because it’s so annoying to get off. Never thought I would discontinue a profit due to packaging but I won’t buy this again.
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