Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion versus innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea .
Published on January 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe emulsions. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea 16 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea 16 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polybutene • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Propanediol • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Parfum • Honey • Carbomer • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Alcohol • Limonene • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Linalool • Beta-Glucan • Natto Gum • Citronellol • Citral • Geraniol • Tbhq • Tocopherol
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propanediol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • C14-22 Alcohols • Carbomer • Tromethamine • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Glucose • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 2.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 19.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 10.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 21.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 7.
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)-
Learn more about TromethamineSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 27.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 11.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 29.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 12.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 32.
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea 16 ingredients
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Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion 45 ingredients
innisfree Balancing Emulsion with Green Tea 16 ingredients
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