SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Essence
This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This hydrating essence is formulated around Oryza Sativa Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentPropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclodextrin
AbsorbentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientSodium Phytate
ChelatingPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingAlcohol
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Beta-Glucan, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Alcohol
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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 GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water