SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Infusion Balancing Essence Lotion
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Nymphaea Alba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBerberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialPolygala Senega Root Extract
RefreshingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingSucrose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriacetin
AntimicrobialSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Arginine, Lysine, Serine, Alanine, Threonine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Leucine, Valine, Glycine, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Polygala Senega Root Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Sucrose, Sodium PCA, Urea, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Triacetin, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Chlorphenesin, Polyquaternium-51, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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