Tatcha The Serum Stick: Treatment & Touch Up Balm Versus Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Balm Stick
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Tatcha The Serum Stick: Treatment & Touch Up Balm 14 ingredients
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Balm Stick 89 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tatcha The Serum Stick: Treatment & Touch Up Balm 14 ingredients
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Balm Stick 89 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ozonized Sunflower Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpinia Galanga Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Methicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ozonized Sunflower Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyethylene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Alpinia Galanga Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Silica, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Squalane, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Sucrose Distearate, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, Methicone, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Saccharomyces Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Bacillus Ferment, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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