Proud Mary Bifida Vital Essence Versus CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Essence
Updated on October 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Proud Mary Bifida Vital Essence 20 ingredients
CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Essence 38 ingredients
About this product
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Proud Mary Bifida Vital Essence 20 ingredients
CLIV Ginseng Berry Premium Essence 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Adenosine, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPrunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Wine Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 HyaluronateCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineWe don't have a description for Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract yet.
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.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, 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. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
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 ExtractGinseng Root helps increase skin hydration, soothe skin, even out skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow while giving skin a boost in nutrients. 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.
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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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