Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original Versus Secret Key Starting Treatment Aura Mist
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 common allergens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Aura Mist 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Aura Mist 26 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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 GlycolGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Studies show GFF improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.
This ingredient tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF.
Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation.
One study found GFF helped regulate sebum (oil) production and keratin in participants.
GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateWater. 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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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Aura Mist 26 ingredients
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