Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original Versus Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion EX
Updated on November 20, 2023
Overview
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 or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion EX 42 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion EX 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Honey
Humectant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Ceramide NP, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Honey, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Limonene, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Tocopherol
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 GlycolWater. 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!
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion EX 42 ingredients
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