Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original Versus Estée Lauder Soft Clean Infusion
Updated on November 20, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Estée Lauder Soft Clean Infusion 57 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Estée Lauder Soft Clean Infusion 57 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Serine
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningLythrum Salicaria Extract
AstringentHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyvinyl Acetate
Emulsion StabilisingTriacetin
AntimicrobialBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycereth-26, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polysorbate 20, Sucrose, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Serine, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Glycine, Squalane, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Lythrum Salicaria Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Urea, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Cholesterol, Sodium Levulinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polyvinyl Acetate, Triacetin, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 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 BenzoateSorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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