The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Essence Versus Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX
Updated on June 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Essence 39 ingredients
Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX 32 ingredients
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The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Essence 39 ingredients
Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phormium Tenax Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysilicone-11, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Honey, Disodium EDTA, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum
Tetramethylhexanal
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tillandsia Usneoides Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Tetramethylhexanal, Dimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tillandsia Usneoides Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Dextrin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adenosine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeC14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside yet.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneWe don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside yet.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 EDTASodium 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 HyaluronateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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