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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment versus Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner .

Published on February 11, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Facial Treatment Singaporean Brand Singapore
Toner Singaporean Brand Singapore

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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Starts at $79.00
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Starts at $41.79

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterDipropylene GlycolGlycereth-26Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolGlycerinMethyl Gluceth-20Ferulic AcidLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Water Hyacinth FermentLactobacillusLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Rye Flour FermentMonascus/Rice FermentSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractDiospyros Kaki Fruit ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractActinidia Polygama Fruit ExtractCassia Tora Seed ExtractIpomoea Batatas Root ExtractTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPanicum Miliaceum Seed ExtractGlechoma Hederacea ExtractPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root ExtractAcer Palmatum Leaf ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractCodonopsis Lanceolata Root ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractLippia Citriodora Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractAllium Sativum Bulb ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractRaphanus Sativus Root ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractOcimum Basilicum Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractPrunus Persica Fruit ExtractBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractEriobotrya Japonica Leaf ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractMorus Bombycis Leaf ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Leaf ExtractThymus Vulgaris Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractBrassica Rapa Leaf ExtractSpinacia Oleracea Leaf ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf ExtractAllium Cepa Bulb ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractSasa Veitchii Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Root ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPlantago Major Seed ExtractHemerocallis Fulva Flower ExtractCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractAkebia Quinata ExtractGinkgo Biloba Nut ExtractCrataegus Cuneata Fruit ExtractGrifola Frondosa Fruiting Body ExtractPrunus Salicina Fruit ExtractPerilla Frutescens Leaf ExtractGeranium Robertianum ExtractAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractAcorus Calamus Root ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractPhaseolus Angularis Seed ExtractMentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractLentinus Edodes ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractSchizonepeta Tenuifolia ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Flower ExtractCichorium Intybus Root ExtractVanilla Tahitensis Fruit ExtractPoloxamer 234BetaineGlycosphingolipidsPhospholipidsNiacinamideSodium HyaluronateCeramide NPPolyquaternium-51Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 CrosspolymerCholesterolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneHydroxyethylcelluloseCetearyl AlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPeg/Ppg-17/6 CopolymerTromethamineLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilLimoneneLinaloolCitronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 98.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 112.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Cleansing, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 117.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Su:m37 Secret Essence Fundamental Treatment contains this as ingredient number 118.

Su:m37 Time Energy Resetting Toner contains this as ingredient number 35.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
50% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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