Sk-II Ultimate Revival Essence Versus Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Night Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II Ultimate Revival Essence 14 ingredients
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Night Cream 42 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Sk-II Ultimate Revival Essence 14 ingredients
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Night Cream 42 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Protease
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Subtilisin
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Protease, Papain, Hexyl Cinnamal, Subtilisin, Galactoarabinan, Poria Cocos Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Tocopherol, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Malic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract, Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, CI 77891
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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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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