Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion
Updated on May 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe essences. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment 6 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment 6 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-75
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
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Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment 6 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
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