SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Guerlain Abeille Royale Double Clarify & Repair Essence
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Royal Jelly
Mel
EmollientMel Extract
MoisturisingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Agar
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ulex Europaeus Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Chloride, Royal Jelly, Mel, Mel Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Agar, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, Sodium Benzoate, Ulex Europaeus Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Tin Oxide
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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. Stay hydrated!
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